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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
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The Numeric 933 is set to launch on May 26, while the 1300JP will launch on May 29.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
The Equalizer, which became the fourth network primetime drama headlined by a Black woman, got the biggest launch pad available in television with a series premiere behind the Super Bowl in 2021.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Under the direction of former Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Justice Department also launched a hate crime investigation into the attack.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The Numeric 933 is set to launch on May 26, while the 1300JP will launch on May 29.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2025
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The Trump administration looks to drop funds toward Artemis’ future launches by $879 million with a goal of ending them after the Artemis III flight.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
The Equalizer, which became the fourth network primetime drama headlined by a Black woman, got the biggest launch pad available in television with a series premiere behind the Super Bowl in 2021.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
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In 1946, President Harry Truman signed the National School Lunch Act, which established the National School Lunch Program.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Much of the fighting has focused on the group’s desire to establish an independent Kurdish state in the country’s southeast.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Jennifer Donahue, a spokesperson for Massachusetts state courts, confirmed day 15 of the trial is set to begin at 9 a.m.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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After an ear-splitting sound, the wind began to calm.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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Another star for Crespi was sophomore Mikey Martinez, who threw 3 2/3 innings of stellar relief.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Kingston had apparently spent years dodging storms, traffic and whatever else the Gulf Coast threw his way, only to find a safe haven 300 miles away from Lake Charles on the porch of a bunch of college kids.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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At these airports, the FAA allocates specific takeoff and landing slots to airlines.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
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Since its maiden flight in 2021, the first prototype has completed 170 flight hours, with more than 500 takeoffs and landings.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Diddy plea deal denied, Cassie video to be allowed as evidence In the lead-up to the May 5 start date, attorneys for the prosecution and the defense have been in court for pretrial hearings to discuss various procedural matters.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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What time does The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 start?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In this context, Comité Colbert initiated the creation of a European association of national luxury associations in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Sweden.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Additionally, the company agreed to initiate a strategic review.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 May 2025
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Indeed, the pricing-in may commence prior to the earnings disclosure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Her full free agency is anticipated to commence in July 2025.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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President Trump frequently hurled insults at Bezos during his firm term in the White House, largely because of the Amazon founder’s ownership of the Washington Post.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, in the game, the steakhouse fire begins when a lantern falls over, whereas in the show, Ellie hurls a piece of firewood at David, which then ignites the building's curtains.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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