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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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Founder of Stubbs & Wooton and known for resurrecting the velvet slipper as a fashion staple, Steinhart’s slippers have been worn by Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway and the former king of Spain.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 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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Fabri has helmed the group since 2000 and has developed a reputation for revitalizing underutilized properties, transforming them into contemporary luxury destinations with modern conveniences.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Westland, known for JD’s Hamburgers and for revitalizing 60-year-old Pulido’s Kitchen & Cantina and 73-year-old Margie’s Italian Gardens, will serve an original menu of contemporary Southern Americana dishes menu at the new Roy Pope restaurant, Harvey said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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By pairing hers with loose, straight-leg denim, Miley Cyrus proved that Hannah Montana isn’t the only thing worth reviving in 2026.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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This collaboration continues that legacy, reviving the core black style while introducing a new expression in brown.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 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
Verb
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Here, the feel is of a car-free village where guests and day-tripping locals can mingle over pétanque games, art galleries, and craft workshops, casual and fine dining cuisine, and rejuvenating sessions in the spa’s Iyashi Dôme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 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
Verb
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Is idling better than restarting my engine?—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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Race organisers initially neutralised the race for around ten minutes before restarting with 15km remaining.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Timing the electrical boost and recharging is the key to tactical racing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 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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“Kick-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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