Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-started
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In a step forward, city leaders recently jump-started early conversations with state officials on how to successfully navigate, this time, future development of the stadium property.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026 -
In the Dodgers’ 5-4 win on Friday night, Freeland scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, jump-started the Dodgers’ offense in the third inning, and showed off his arm strength in a pair of momentum-changing plays.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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In a social media post, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent drew on the symbolism of Easter, the day Jesus was resurrected from the dead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Participants take turns laying on the ground, being Lazarus, then rising resurrected.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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The state Department of Environmental Management revived the plan in 1991, due in no small part to the energy of senior planner Ginny Leslie.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
6 Apr. 2026
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The new pope revived traditions including greeting worshipers in 10 languages and carrying the cross on Good Friday, signaling departures from recent papal practice.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, Smith revitalized his career with the Seahawks after making back-to-back Pro Bowls in 2022 and 2023.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The gray is gone, revitalized by primary colors as bright as the berries used in drinks.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Craig's first Bond film rejuvenated the long-running franchise, making 007 a leaner, meaner, and more modern spy.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the new singular transfer portal has rejuvenated the 61-year-old head coach.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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After Diageo bought it in 2005, subsequently stripping it of life, Foley resuscitated it in 2016.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday in South Carolina, basking in the appreciation of Democrats who resuscitated his presidential campaign six years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Kick-started.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-started. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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