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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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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Baltimore homicide detectives have launched an investigation after two men were shot in Southwest Baltimore Saturday afternoon.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Swatch has had a big 2026 in many ways, breaking the internet in May with the launch of its Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watches.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
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In total, four White Sox players launched home runs, two finished a triple shy of the cycle, everyone who had a plate appearance reached base, and eight players had at least two hits.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Baltimore homicide detectives have launched an investigation after two men were shot in Southwest Baltimore Saturday afternoon.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Noun
The switch-up left behind a trail of expensive hardware, including SLS's upgraded Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) and the adapter meant to fit it to the SLS rocket, a larger launch tower, and Gateway's Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Swatch has had a big 2026 in many ways, breaking the internet in May with the launch of its Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watches.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
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Organizations considering a pilot should establish measurable outcomes upfront and track productivity, engagement, turnover, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and financial impact over time.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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Preliminary construction work is expected to begin soon, and officials estimate the overall project could take at least six years to complete.
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Marlins starter Ryan Gusto tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings before giving way to John King (6-1), who threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings against his former team.
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Kirby Yates threw a 1-2-3 ninth for his 100th career save and second this season.
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The vehicle uses six tilting propellers to achieve vertical takeoff before switching to forward flight.
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During the test anomaly, Blue Origin lost the lightning tower at its launch site as well as the massive transporter-erector, which moved the rocket from a nearby integration hangar out to the launch site and lifted it vertically for takeoff.
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In the longest start of his career, Mize threw first-pitch strikes to 16 of 22 batters and struck out five of his final six.
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In his 17th start of the year, Imanaga recorded his first outing without surrendering a walk or home run.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
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Moreover, goalkeepers are evolving into playmakers, initiating attacks from the back rather than just clearing, effectively acting as an additional outfield player.
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Coben, 64, thought that production couldn't commence until the crowds were cleared out, which seemed impossible to him.
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The weekend celebrated Italian summer and yachting, commencing with the opening of a new Riva Lounge and a welcome from CEO Stassi Anastassov.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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At its core, the hearing involved two former business partners hurling major accusations against one another.
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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