as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
While Luke aims to kick-start his fledgling career, Ian, who turns 50 in January, is realistic that his golden days are behind him.
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwiches Frozen hash brown patties become the bun in this filling bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich that will kick-start game days.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Some kick-start the celebration of American independence a little early, and some involve multiple days of fun in the sun.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
That kick-started many ophthalmology appointments and MRI scans, with doctors even suspecting that Cohen could have a brain tumor.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwiches Frozen hash brown patties become the bun in this filling bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich that will kick-start game days.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Some kick-start the celebration of American independence a little early, and some involve multiple days of fun in the sun.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
That kick-started many ophthalmology appointments and MRI scans, with doctors even suspecting that Cohen could have a brain tumor.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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Iconiq Capital, which started in Silicon Valley with clients like Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey, has created collaborative philanthropy funds to jump-start giving.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Completing it can jump-start your motivation and preempt procrastination.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In both Joss Whedon's theatrical version and Zack Snyder's longer cut, Clark Kent is resurrected by some cosmic hocus-pocus housed in an alien Mother Box.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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After the bombing attempt, the shoe removal rule was implemented, then relaxed, then resurrected.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
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Those new levies rekindled tensions with two of the largest U.S. trade partners and threatened to raise consumer prices.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the uneasy launch of what was then called college competitive cheer—first introduced at the University of Maryland in 2003—rekindled concerns among Title IX advocates committed to ensuring that new women’s sports offered legitimate, equitable opportunities.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Many credit the Kings’ offensive success to Brown’s former assistant, Jordi Fernandez, who left and revitalized the Nets last season as the Kings struggled to find consistency.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act revitalizes these deductions by increasing the cap to $40,000.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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