KICK-STARTED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

kick-started

verb

past tense of kick-start

as in jump-started

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With Chicago already ahead 4-1, Peters jump-started an eight-run rally with a two-run homer off Justin Sterner in the seventh inning.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Debbie Hubbs, 73, of Arizona, helped create the Low Carb Cruise after low-carb eating jump-started her weight loss.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

Definition of jump-started

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The controversial plan also revived longstanding criticism of Infantino’s leadership style.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The Oregon State Police then matched Watson’s DNA from the blood at the 2020 Georgia riot, which revived the FBI’s investigation.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

Definition of revived

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The dark, depressing story was revitalized, with a new lead character, on-screen marital issues, explosive action, and one of the most charismatic and interesting villains ever put to screen.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Netflix revitalized it with Bollywood stars Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh hosting, and a contestant cast including actors Dheeraj Dhoopar, Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopda and Shilpa Shinde.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 July 2026

Definition of revitalized

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MaryAnne said the responsibility of having and training the service dog has rejuvenated Sal, 75.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
The soil, Hakena Hulitt said, was hard, dry and cracked from being farmed with heavy machinery, and has been rejuvenated with compost, tilling and learning how to keep weeds at bay without pesticides.

— Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Definition of rejuvenated

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Once a patient is resuscitated with fluids and blood products at a medical facility, aggressive antibiotic treatment usually follows.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Evers had initially declined to endorse in the race, but threw his weight behind Crowley and resuscitated his bid to lead the swing state known for razor-thin election margins, where appealing to moderate and independent voters is crucial.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of resuscitated

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