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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
after retiring, he launched a small company devoted to making medical devices
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she launched a career in journalism after quitting acting school
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
infantrymen launching grenades at the nest of machine gunners
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as in start
the point at which something begins
we are at the launch of a new age of space exploration
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Recent Examples of launch
Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The 2025 film is based on Freida McFadden's 2022 bestselling novel, which launched a trilogy.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The launch will be supported by NBA star Russell Westbrook, who serves as N4XT’s Inaugural Resident Curator, as reported.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
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The King Cashword game launched in June 2025 with three top prizes of $1 million.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The 2025 film is based on Freida McFadden's 2022 bestselling novel, which launched a trilogy.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
But with Crew 11's early departure, NASA and SpaceX are working to move up the Crew 12 launch to shorten the gap.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The launch will be supported by NBA star Russell Westbrook, who serves as N4XT’s Inaugural Resident Curator, as reported.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
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Auditing two departments Calvo plans to establish a task force to audit Hialeah’s 911 operations, responding tor concerns from dispatchers about understaffing and slow response times.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since the 1977 report, scores of other scientific studies involving thousands have clearly established a strong association between consumption of meat and dairy products and elevated incidences of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancer.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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The legal friction began last year when the board proposed a massive renovation to expand clubhouse amenities in early 2024.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Crowds and traffic became such an issue that in 2021, the park began requiring weekend visitors during the February Firefall dates to have reservations as a way to limit congestion and prevent crowds from trampling stream banks and parking illegally along Yosemite Valley’s sensitive meadows.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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When Bates was a student at Kent State University in Ohio, her roommate brought her along to a local party thrown by younger Amish people.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Maiava passed for the most yards (3,711) out of any Big Ten Conference quarterback and threw the fifth-most touchdowns.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The company also offers a Lighthouse accessory, a wearable controller that enables takeoff, landing, mode switching, and recall using VirtualTether.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ezeiruaku, 22, was a second-round draft pick out of Boston College in 2025 and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, including nine starts.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Dallas' Jaden Hardy, making his second start of the season, scored 11 of his 14 points in the first five minutes, including three of his four 3-pointers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Following those verifications, the NRA issued its test-use approval early Wednesday afternoon, clearing the way for TEPCO to begin withdrawing control rods and initiating the nuclear reaction later in the day, Reuters reported.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Maryland General Assembly has commenced, and the state is faced with a slew of problems that need to be addressed.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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Production is slated to commence in Lithuania this spring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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Especially given the lofty praise hurled Kon Knueppel’s way from Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Screams at the refs, unkind words hurled at McMillan as the team made its exit.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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