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Recent Examples of kick-start
The team hopes to bring Juici Patties to California’s thriving food scene and kick-start another expansion effort.
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Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Other brands like Saucony will be hosting morning runs to kick-start the day.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
In 2019, with leadership from the Orange County Business Council and the Orange County Housing Trust – and a $5 million kick-start from Disneyland Resort – the city converted a former motel into permanent supportive housing for veterans and essential workers.
—Lucy Dunn, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
These oats not only pack in 60 percent more protein than regular oats (which have 10 grams per ⅓ cup serving) but are also a great source of fiber and carbs to help kick-start your day.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Other brands like Saucony will be hosting morning runs to kick-start the day.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
In 2019, with leadership from the Orange County Business Council and the Orange County Housing Trust – and a $5 million kick-start from Disneyland Resort – the city converted a former motel into permanent supportive housing for veterans and essential workers.
—Lucy Dunn, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
These oats not only pack in 60 percent more protein than regular oats (which have 10 grams per ⅓ cup serving) but are also a great source of fiber and carbs to help kick-start your day.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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Edge K’Lavon Chaisson The first-round pick in 2020 came to New England hoping a one-year deal and a change of scenery would jump-start his career.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The goal is to jump-start the economy.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is resurrecting a major busway project and three bike lane overhauls that were pulled by the Adams administration.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Aaron and Lisa Gibson have teamed up with Freddy and Dawn Harth to resurrect the business.—
Jeff Elkins,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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There might be a few adjustments to the job that could rekindle your interest.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Tom, who’s aggressive and attempting to rekindle fan interest by being honest and direct, is aiming for the Twins to play competitive baseball games in September, a lofty goal that could be waylaid by a makeshift bullpen.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Those talks stalled, but Espinosa recently said the company, domestically headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, revitalized discussions with Honda.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Alysa Liu smiled, bopped, leaped, spun and hair-flipped her way to win the women’s figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, earning Team USA its first gold medal in the event in 24 years as American figure skating looks to revitalize the once-mainstream sport.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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