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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Auerbach's book is genuinely horrifying, resurrecting that visceral terror of 'stranger-danger' most of us learned as kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Forty years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System hit North American shores, singlehandedly resurrecting the video-game market after its infamous post-Atari crash in 1983.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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She’s tasked with revitalizing a network that has undergone numerous leadership changes and reshuffling over the last decade.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The group is also in the earlier stages of revitalizing two key locations starting with the historic Hotel Regina Olga in Cernobbio.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Each garment at 110 Mercer Street continues the brand’s commitment to handcraftsmanship, reviving historical techniques such as lace-making, metal threadwork and glass bead embroidery.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Is sporting Halloween fashion really that much worse than reviving 1980s deadstock denim?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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If anything, the streaming era stepped back from the glory days of cable, resuscitating the Network approach on digital steroids.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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The crew rescues the tech CEO by resuscitating him after the whale spits him out.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Franklin played a pivotal role in rejuvenating the program’s culture and restoring its national relevance over his 12 seasons, but just before last Sunday’s practice, Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft informed him that the school was moving in a different direction.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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In a study conducted on mice, scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that cysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, had the strongest rejuvenating effect on stem cells and early-stage intestinal cells, which are often damaged during radiation therapy for cancer.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, a long pause in stalking behavior is a tactic designed to create more fear by allowing the victim to drop their guard before restarting the behavior, said Aims Babich, director of survivor services at SafeHouse Denver, an emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The committee approved Bauman's proposal to delay a decision on his proposal for 30 days to see if any progress occurs on restarting the Edison.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Much like other sporting prodigies, such as US tennis star Amanda Anisimova, Su spent the ensuing months recharging his batteries.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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ChargePoint Express Grid locations will host these 600 kW charging stations, capable of recharging passenger EVs in as little as 10 minutes.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Kick-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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