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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
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 5 July 2025
In 2022, the company launched the StanbyME, which is essentially a $1,000 27-inch tablet running LG's smart TV operating system (OS), webOS, but lacking a tuner.
—ArsTechnica, 5 July 2025
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
Though it was originally slated to open June 13, Barrel and Bliss had its launch on June 17.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
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Verb
Russia launched thousands of drones into Ukraine in June, and Ukraine has continued to make efforts to fight back.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 5 July 2025
In 2022, the company launched the StanbyME, which is essentially a $1,000 27-inch tablet running LG's smart TV operating system (OS), webOS, but lacking a tuner.
—ArsTechnica, 5 July 2025
Noun
The ad, which introduces Galanti as Mint Mobile’s Chief Anti-Inflation Officer, highlights how plans from the wireless company that was sold to T-Mobile two years ago have stayed at $15 since launch.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
Though it was originally slated to open June 13, Barrel and Bliss had its launch on June 17.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
Verb
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And the state Riley Act, also passed in 1933, required California local governments to establish a building department and inspect new construction.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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For this historic journey, Kipyegon utilized male pacers to help establish the pace of the race.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Thomas officially began to practice and compete with the women's swimmers in Fall 2021.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Sacramento’s search for a point guard began as soon as the Kings hired Scott Perry as their new general manager.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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However, if Lillard is planning to sign with a team this year and wants to land more than the minimum, that throws a wrench into the larger free-agent landscape.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Unlike other characters that need to jump on enemies to defeat them, DK can throw an endless stream of haymaker punches in all directions and can even rip chunks of rock and the ground itself out to throw with precision.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Max lost a piece of its fuselage known as a mid-exit door (MED) plug shortly after takeoff.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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An airport spokesperson said that smoke came from its left engine after takeoff.—
June 25,
CBS News,
25 June 2025
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When did the partnership between Krispy Kreme and McDonald's start?—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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As of midnight, the Heat has not yet made any roster moves since the 6 p.m. start of free agency.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The water initiates a chemical reaction that lasts about six hours.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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The company has reportedly initiated preliminary steps toward launching an initial public offering.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Verb
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In October 2022, the NFLPA commenced a System Arbitration alleging exactly that.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour, which commenced in 2022, launched a new North American leg in May with stadium dates through September.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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President Trump had mostly resisted from hurling direct insults against Fed Chair Powell in his second term.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Trump has repeatedly hurled names and insults onto the political stage, casting rivals as enemies and taking heat for dehumanizing language against immigrants.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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