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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
American Airlines has also launched a website which displays rescue fares to and from a range of domestic and international destinations, so those scheduled to travel with Spirit on those routes can rebook their travel with American.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The official launch date wasn’t made public, but a recent Instagram post suggests the eatery could start welcoming guests in the coming weeks.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Verb
All eyes are on Azumi Setoda—the first opening of a new Japanese hotel brand launched by Aman founder Adrian Zecha and Naru Developments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
American Airlines has also launched a website which displays rescue fares to and from a range of domestic and international destinations, so those scheduled to travel with Spirit on those routes can rebook their travel with American.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Noun
Lucrecia Martel’s documentary Our Land (Nuestra Tierra) from Strand Releasing launches at the Film Forum in NYC.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The official launch date wasn’t made public, but a recent Instagram post suggests the eatery could start welcoming guests in the coming weeks.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
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The idea was then taken up by other Scottish scholars, including James Frazer, whose widely read compendium The Golden Bough (1890) attempted to establish cross-cultural parallels in mythology.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Located right alongside its Sunset Strip neighbor Book Soup, Mystery Pier was established by character actor Harvey Jason and his son Louis, who continue to run the store together.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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And of course Mike Brown pulled Mitchell Robinson, who missed four straight free throws when the 76ers began intentionally fouling him in the first quarter, only to continue extending the lead despite the Sixers’ attempts at stifling his rotation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Black voters who feared losing representation in Congress opposed that request and argued the justices should instead hold onto their April 29 ruling until after the election because voting in the primary had already begun.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Sasaki rebounded to throw three perfect innings to finish his outing.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The Supreme Court’s rollback of the Voting Rights Act is already throwing the 2026 midterm elections into flux, as states weigh last-minute changes to their congressional maps, while preparing for a much broader redistricting battle in the years beyond.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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An initial report on the incident from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the plane experienced technical difficulties after takeoff.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Of course, the conditions in Westwood last season weren’t ideal for takeoff.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Had a really nice fastball that got him through the backend of his start.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Right-hander Roki Sasaki strengthened his case Saturday with a quality start, despite some hiccups, as the Dodgers fell 3-2 to the Cardinals, extending their losing streak to four games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Verb
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And yet dealmaking, the act that initiates the entire relationship, operates in a kind of contractual no-man’s-land where no clock runs and no consequence attaches to delay.—
George Heller,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Chinese state media proactively publicized the visit late Tuesday, citing a foreign ministry statement that noted Beijing initiated the invitation.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Since the season commenced in Australia in March, the F1 WAGs have made their presence known as they've been seen alongside their partners in the paddock and cheering from the stands during races.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, the company announced a publishing administration partnership with 16-time Grammy Award-winner — and Variety’s Hitmakers 2025 songwriter of the year — Bruno Mars, commencing upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The protest damaged a Communist Party office, with some protesters throwing rocks at the building and hurling furniture into a bonfire amid chants of freedom.—
Jorge Carrasco,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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The tornado ripped roofs from houses, punched through walls, and hurled Perez's trailer across the property.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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