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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-starting
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In 2022, the Jets made three first-round picks in hopes of jump-starting their rebuild.
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Bassong continued in the midfield through 2025, bringing that same intense defensive presence while jump-starting counterattacks.
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Houston did not rule out the possibility of resurrecting the ballot measure.
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Clive Davis, the Grammy-winning music mogul who founded Arista Records, discovered and mentored Whitney Houston, had a storied ear for a hit and specialized in resurrecting the careers of artists many considered past their peak, died Monday at his New York City home, his family announced.
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Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
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His label would specialize in revitalizing the careers of veteran artists whose commercial success seemed to have peaked.
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And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
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The clip became fresh ammunition for critics of MMA's weight-cut culture, reviving calls for tighter fight-week monitoring, rehydration limits, or additional weight classes.
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Vance spent most of the briefing defending the Iran deal, which Israel was not a direct party to but commits the country to halting its missile attacks in Southern Lebanon while resuscitating Iran’s economy through lifting its crude oil sanctions.
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Iran has demanded the lifting of international sanctions and unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets, moves vital to resuscitating its economy.
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For a rejuvenating trip with your girlfriends, plan to relax in the resort's outdoor soaking tubs and dine on farm-fresh meals during your stay.
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At their best, the results can be rejuvenating, if a smidge too eager to rehash what has already worked.
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Sunshine is restarting Idaho’s storied, high-grade Sunshine silver mine.
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Microsoft signed a 20-year deal with Constellation tied to restarting Three Mile Island Unit 1, now the Crane Clean Energy Center.
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Energy density determines how long a system can operate before recharging, while power density determines how quickly that energy can be delivered.
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The company said the risk is reduced when the battery charge level is depleted, so owners should refrain from recharging until the issue is fixed.
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“Kick-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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