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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
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Iran and Israel both launched new strikes on the other over the weekend.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Cierra Black, Essence, 24 June 2025
Iran denied any missile launch after the ceasefire began and condemned Israel’s pre-dawn attacks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 June 2025
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Verb
The president and his sons launched a crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, last fall, which has since released a stablecoin.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Iran and Israel both launched new strikes on the other over the weekend.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Noun
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week cuts through the noise.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 24 June 2025
Iran denied any missile launch after the ceasefire began and condemned Israel’s pre-dawn attacks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
Verb
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Of the five that made the cut, the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs have the best statistical odds, establishing themselves among a clear group of favorites that have begun to coalesce at the top of the rankings midway through the season.—
Neil Paine,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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An effort to establish a library district in La Grange Park failed after a referendum was defeated in the late 1950s, according to media reports from 50 years ago.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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De Los Reyes began working for Elite Security as a bag-checker at Petco Park during the 2007-08 baseball season.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The storm, which is set to begin Saturday afternoon and last through Sunday morning, is expected to produce significant snowfall above 6,000 feet and as much as 4 inches in valley areas.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Ohtani recorded two strikeouts while throwing 18 pitches, allowing his only baserunner on an error when Mookie Betts dropped a popup in the sun.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Determined to defy the prognosis, Kamryn's dad threw himself into every possible treatment avenue—conventional and holistic.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Noun
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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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Shohei Ohtani pitched one hitless inning in his second mound start of the season before hitting a three-run triple and a two-run homer, and Max Muncy had a grand slam and a three-run homer in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 13-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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And Abel will have five days to think about his next start at the Atlanta Braves.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The beloved shortstop wanted to be in Boston for his entire career, and even initiated a team-friendly extension to further that dream.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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The proceedings were initiated following a complaint filed by La Liga, which joined the case as a private prosecutor.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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The Carabao Cup will begin in mid-August, with Premier League teams not playing in Europe entering in the second round, which starts in the week commencing August 25, and the remaining seven clubs receiving a bye to the third round, which takes place in the weeks commencing September 15 and 22.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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These delays at the ISA, in turn, have frustrated corporate actors, like The Metals Company (TMC), which are keen to commence commercial-scale operations in international waters.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Sadly, Murphy believes, scrutiny hurled at the show’s Carolyn is eerily similar in to how the media and public treated Bessette-Kennedy.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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There were also reports of demonstrators hurling objects at police.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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