kick-starts

present tense third-person singular of kick-start

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Verb
  • That’s the case at Auburn, where the play-calling methodology resurrects images of Moe, Larry and Curly putting their heads together to tackle a situation.
    Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
  • By injecting concentrated algae into soil through local irrigation systems, the company revives barren land into fertile ground.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The change in scenery revitalizes me and the limited timeframe makes getting away feel more manageable.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The spa's serene environment immediately calms the mind and revitalizes the spirit, further aiding in the postpartum healing process.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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“Kick-starts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starts. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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