Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-starting
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Current conversations about resurrecting the gold standard or indeed linking even cryptocurrency to gold should focus on this underlying presumption of the standard.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024 -
However, the environmental impact of mining gold is so intense that any support for resurrecting the gold standard is summarily dismissed by many activists.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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This rock-hip-hop crossover redefined music boundaries, introducing rap to rock fans and revitalizing Aerosmith’s career while positioning Run-DMC as a cultural pioneer.—
Vincent Gregoire,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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His charismatic presence was instrumental in revitalizing interest in the sport, particularly during difficult times like the global financial crisis.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.—
Peggy Orenstein,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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The experience was rejuvenating and grounding, a perfect way to soak in the tranquility of this one-of-a-kind resort.—
Holly Robinson Peete,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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United are paying the price for restarting their women’s team as late as 2018.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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If an egg isn't fertilized, menstruation begins, restarting the cycle.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Kick-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starting. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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