as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
Walker helped kick-start the late Dulaney run with a hard drive to the basket and layup over 6-foot-7 Overlea center Zyin Lingham.
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James Peters, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
This set, where the pieces are wrapped in leather, may very well kick-start your new favorite hobby.
—Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
The upcoming historic mission, expected to lift off as soon as early March, will mark the first time humans have ventured to the moon’s vicinity in more than 50 years — and kick-start a new wave of lunar exploration that could answer enduring questions about Earth’s natural satellite.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Experts said the snow drought could also kick-start an early wildfire season.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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James Peters, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
This set, where the pieces are wrapped in leather, may very well kick-start your new favorite hobby.
—Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
The upcoming historic mission, expected to lift off as soon as early March, will mark the first time humans have ventured to the moon’s vicinity in more than 50 years — and kick-start a new wave of lunar exploration that could answer enduring questions about Earth’s natural satellite.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Experts said the snow drought could also kick-start an early wildfire season.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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But this would seem to contradict the argument that moving city government into such a tower is necessary to jump-start vitality in the core — one of the principal arguments for ditching Pei’s building.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The case involved Vernon Hudson, who was driving westbound on I-290 in May 2001 on his way to help a friend jump-start his car, the Tribune reported at the time.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Artificial men become soldiers and servants (a dead detective rebuilt as RoboCop; Bucky Barnes brainwashed to become the Winter Soldier; Anakin Skywalker resurrected as Darth Vader).—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ralph was the perfect choice to resurrect this Vanderbilt women’s basketball program.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hunting down vintage toys can rekindle those memories of bygone eras.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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The will-they-won’t-they story between him and Mercedes will surely rekindle, and given Verstappen’s early critique of the new cars and rules, anything but a title-contending car will fuel discourse over his long-term future.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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As an organization, Gary Broadway Main Streets will use economic vitality, promotion, architectural design and organization to revitalize the area, Robinson said, wanting to see more local businesses, live music and entertainment.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Matthieu Blazy has revitalized the house of Chanel in his short time at the helm.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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