KICK-STARTS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

kick-starts

verb

present tense third-person singular of kick-start

as in jump-starts

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And if that happens, experts say there’s a long-shot chance that fracking becomes a tool that jump-starts oil production in California’s already approved offshore sites.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026
This jump-starts the softening process.

— Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of jump-starts

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The latest flare-up revives memories of the 1982 war that killed hundreds on both sides, but today a far stronger British garrison, modern jets and naval patrols make any new conflict far riskier.

— Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Williams portrays her other daughter, Antonia, while Kidman revives her iconic Practical Magic role as Sally’s sister, Gillian.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of revives

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Here are the best post-swim haircare products, including shampoo that gets green out, a treatment that revitalizes post-summer strands, and a hair mask that acts like a swim cap.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2026
The unique build revitalizes the first hypercar of Bugatti’s modern era with details borrowed from its successors, the Chiron and, yes, the Tourbillon.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of revitalizes

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Division helps control the size of the plant, rejuvenates the number of blooms, and gives me plants for new landscaped beds.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Either way, this process rejuvenates the plant’s growth, helps daylilies bloom better, and can provide you with a few free plants for your garden.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026

Definition of rejuvenates

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Adaptalux says the internal battery lasts up to eight hours of continuous use depending on brightness and recharges over USB-C, which can also keep the pod running while permanently plugged in.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
The feature recharges the battery as quickly as possible when it's wired.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

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