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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.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Bassong continued in the midfield through 2025, bringing that same intense defensive presence while jump-starting counterattacks.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chopa is resurrecting Caffe Vialetto with a new name — Casa Vialetto — and a similar menu, in a new location at 267 Alhambra Circle in the Gables.—
Connie Ogle
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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And in parallel, the Russian government has been resurrecting the ghosts of the Soviet past.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kempthorne, a moderate Republican, was elected mayor of Boise in 1985 at age 34, and he was credited with revitalizing the downtown by securing an agreement to build a convention center and promoting other development.—
Gene Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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His fingerprints are all over the modern sport — from the development and implementation of the Next Gen car, to the supervision of going to new tracks (and revitalizing old ones) and more.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Coty believes that its discipline and sustained focus on reviving all categories and brands will eventually get the business back on track.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Osmon is particularly keen on resuscitating Seger, an artist who often gets short shrift in standard rock histories.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mantha and Brazeau are a couple of power forward monsters, Brazeau realizing his potential and Mantha resuscitating his while the two primarily play on the same line.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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His research is showing promise in rejuvenating tissue and reversing aging in mice by refreshing their blood plasma.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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How water heals Going to the beach or for a dip in the ocean can feel rejuvenating.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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And worse sleep tends to mean more daytime fatigue — which sends many people back to the coffee pot, restarting the cycle.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The first step toward new rules, Opiela said, is restarting an advisory committee on anatomical donations.—
Dug Begley,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Timing the electrical boost and recharging is the key to tactical racing.—
James Ellingworth,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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This power bank from Citicr provides up to three full charges and can charge your phone while the battery pack itself is recharging.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Kick-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starting. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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