Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-starting
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Bassong continued in the midfield through 2025, bringing that same intense defensive presence while jump-starting counterattacks.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Last month, Raman tried without success to put a measure on the June 2 ballot that would have scaled back the types of properties covered by the tax, in hopes of jump-starting apartment construction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Americans need rebalancing — without resurrecting government bullying or Hollywood propagandizing.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.—
David Cook,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Answering a question about revitalizing the urban core, the mayor said Sacramento must diversify its downtown assets.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The failure is its own, and painting this as the creative team not delivering, and alienating Gellar in the process, only makes reviving the franchise that much harder.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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An agenda item on the County Commission’s next meeting calls for a study on the costs and benefits of reviving Broward County Fire Rescue, which merged with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in 2003.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mantha and Brazeau are a couple of power forward monsters, Brazeau realizing his potential and Mantha resuscitating his while the two primarily play on the same line.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fuel analysts say resuscitating the industry won’t be easy.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additional studies into a mother’s reverse aging processes have suggested that the fetus may have a rejuvenating effect on the mother.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Wirtz and Reinsdorf families, owners together of the United Center and of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls, respectively, envision the 55-acre development as a catalyst for rejuvenating the West Side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Focused on output quality and process optimization, the Finnish fiber firm said the trials are a crucial step toward restarting production and scaling technology to an industrial level.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Though some countries have moved to buffer against the war’s worst impacts — several are considering restarting nuclear reactors for the first time in years — the consequences are likely to be long lasting even if the ceasefire holds, experts warned.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, recharging the chargers using in-seat power will not be permitted.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other agencies are recharging aquifers at dozens of sites across California and are building more facilities to replenish groundwater.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Kick-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starting. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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