KICK-STARTING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

kick-starting

verb

present participle of kick-start

as in jump-starting

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The Air Force set the example, and the rest of the military followed, ultimately jump-starting the civil rights era in America.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
In 2022, the Jets made three first-round picks in hopes of jump-starting their rebuild.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of jump-starting

Verb

Cook built the arch two decades ago, when resurrecting classical architecture in America was an eccentric idea.

— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 26 June 2026

Definition of resurrecting

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These innovators are revitalizing the struggling economy and introducing a new culture of ambition, collaboration, and problem-solving, moving beyond the complacency and entitlement that the city has been stuck in.

— Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Keegan later moved into management, revitalizing Newcastle United and taking the club to ⁠the brink of the Premier League title in the mid-1990s before enduring a more difficult spell as England manager.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of revitalizing

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First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall faces a significant challenge reviving the Gators after a dismal 4-8 season and a lack of relevancy in recent years.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Where Americans once invoked this interpretation of Washington to bring an end to slavery, conservatives are now reviving it in a way that denies the institution really mattered at all.

— John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Definition of reviving

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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.

— Philip Wang, Time, 18 June 2026
Iran has demanded the lifting of international sanctions and unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets, moves vital to resuscitating its economy.

— Lee Keath, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

Definition of resuscitating

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For tired flowering annuals, a more substantial mid-season trim can be rejuvenating and help extend the growing period.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Photo Courtesy of The Resort at Pelican Hill A standout is Pelican Hill, where guests can indulge in five-star luxury with championship golf, rejuvenating spa treatments, and elevated dining experiences.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of rejuvenating

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Trust carries across the experience instead of restarting with every new touchpoint.

— Scott Hambuchen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
It was meant to signal that MLS was restarting after its World Cup break, and also that the league was ready to accept any new fans of the game.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of restarting

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Most can be set to activate on a timer, and some are even capable of self-emptying their collection bins and automatically recharging themselves.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Other possibilities include poor electrical connections, alternators that are not fully recharging the battery due to internal or external issues, and aftermarket accessories.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of recharging

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