Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-starting
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Wideout coach Jovon Bouknight is now Wyoming’s OC, and he will be charged with jump-starting an offense that’s been even more anemic than CSU’s at 20 points per game (11th in the Mountain West).—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025 -
And late in Thursday’s game, Sturm moved him over to wing and slotted Zacha at center in the hopes of jump-starting the trio.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Afterward, the situation in Iran only got worse, and now Tehran seeks to stanch the bleeding by resurrecting him again.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Inheriting a nation that was wrecked and regionally isolated by war, a younger Khamenei faced the daunting task of resurrecting his fractured economy and society.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
30 Dec. 2025
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Carter is well-known for revitalizing the Summerhill neighborhood by the former Turner Field.—
Rosana Hughes,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Activities will highlight the significant role the MQ has played in revitalizing Vienna’s image.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, former volleyball star Tess craves reviving an on-hold career and pursues a job as a coach and even wades into the dating pool.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Liam Delap, who had worked with Walker in Derby’s academy, was loaned from Manchester City by Hull in the summer of 2023 and scored eight goals in 31 Championship appearances, reviving a young career that had failed to ignite during temporary spells at Stoke City and Preston North End.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 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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Trump on Monday suggested the US reimburse those companies in exchange for their help resuscitating Venezuela’s oil industry.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Inside a mesmerising hall of mirrors inspired by Houdini's illusions, massages with seasonal Hungarian essential oils and rejuvenating mud wraps release any and all tension.—
Cassie Doney,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes, just having a change of scenery and working on something different is rejuvenating and refueling.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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But that hope depends on sustaining the cease-fire, facilitating the immediate entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza at levels sufficient to match the enormous needs, and urgently restarting critical services, including education.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Experts warn that restarting tests could undermine decades of nonproliferation progress and provoke reciprocal actions from other nuclear states.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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But, these political books by Black women authors, recharging podcasts like this and a good-old fashion link up with your people can help to make the journey of finding and staying focused on your purpose easier to navigate.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Jan. 2026
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This Hot Wheels recharging station features a car lift, a launcher, and a rotating sign.—
Hildara Araya,
Parents,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Kick-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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