as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Adler didn't kick-start his onscreen career until much later in life.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Starbucks will launch protein cold foam late in the fourth quarter, part of its push to kick-start sales after a stretch of financial results that has disappointed Wall Street.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
And at some point, a lower base rate could improve the mortgage offers made to would-be buyers and kick-start activity in the sector.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Thanks to the State of Home Cooking report, Bryan was able to kick-start her sparkly menu redesign by listening to feedback from HelloFresh customers.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Starbucks will launch protein cold foam late in the fourth quarter, part of its push to kick-start sales after a stretch of financial results that has disappointed Wall Street.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
And at some point, a lower base rate could improve the mortgage offers made to would-be buyers and kick-start activity in the sector.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Thanks to the State of Home Cooking report, Bryan was able to kick-start her sparkly menu redesign by listening to feedback from HelloFresh customers.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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The ‘yes’ campaign is being run through Newsom’s ballot measure committee, which the governor jump-started with a $2 million transfer from his gubernatorial campaign account.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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During the panel's Q&A, an audience member asked the star about A Knight's Tale, and if fans ever approach him and ask him to repeat some of his most iconic lines from the ending of the 2001 film, which jump-started his career in Hollywood.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The titular robotic dinosaurs are machines piloted by humans who, in the new series, must defend Earth from a monstrous alien invasion trying to resurrect its prehistoric army.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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La Posada closed and was converted into office space, but was resurrected when new owners purchased the building and its grounds in 1997, restoring the hotel and planting new gardens.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Core inflation has eased from its 2022 highs, yet Sløk warns strong growth combined with an easier monetary policy stance could rekindle price pressures.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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This transit could bring a romantic spark abroad, online, or in a classroom setting, or rekindle curiosity within an existing connection.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Sep. 2025
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She is also credited with helping to revitalize the Indianapolis Colts Women's Organization, per the team.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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In an attempt to streamline and revitalize the operation, the golf bar was shuttered in early 2025.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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