as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
The company’s operating margin fell to 6.9% from 12.8% as Starbucks spent more to kick-start its comeback.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
White kick-started the rally with a 3-pointer that put the Celtics back ahead, then drew a charge on Banchero to put the Magic star in early foul trouble.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
But isn’t Bondi the one who is supposed to end the weaponization, not kick-start it?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Caldwell was initially escorted out of the Pentagon and put on administrative leave on Tuesday last week as part of an investigation into leaks at the department that was kick-started in March.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
White kick-started the rally with a 3-pointer that put the Celtics back ahead, then drew a charge on Banchero to put the Magic star in early foul trouble.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
But isn’t Bondi the one who is supposed to end the weaponization, not kick-start it?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Caldwell was initially escorted out of the Pentagon and put on administrative leave on Tuesday last week as part of an investigation into leaks at the department that was kick-started in March.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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Trump signs order to boost deep-sea mining U.S. President Donald Trump signed on Thursday a sweeping executive order to jump-start the controversial practice of deep-sea mining, which uses heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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To jump-start this rebuild, Vrabel wants guys who play and act a certain way.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Right off the bat, the revival disavowed canon and resurrected Dan Conner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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It was further fabricated that Jenkins unearthed some concept art sketches by this unknown illustrator and resurrected the character for the Marvel Knights line.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The pre-deadline additions of Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall rekindled the Hurricanes’ position as a favorite, but Rantanen’s prompt exit again pushed Carolina to under-the-radar status.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Welly cautions our hero to keep away, as Vince has been a bad influence before, but their friendship rekindles anyway.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Join them and lead the way in revitalizing America’s waning trades industries and being part of the clean energy transformation.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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There's a wide range of treatments, including Ayurvedic massages, revitalizing facials, and even cupping therapy.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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