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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
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The Helle Mardahl Collection launches exclusively at DWR in North America, online and on view in select stores beginning October 14.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
The Dragon Link has remained a top draw for players since its July 2021 launch at the casino.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Charter flights to Denver from JWA The charter airline JSX is launching year-round flights between Orange County and Denver come January.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The Helle Mardahl Collection launches exclusively at DWR in North America, online and on view in select stores beginning October 14.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
However, despite an explosion on the launch pad during a pre-flight engine test and several explosions and mechanical failures during previous test flights, Musk has long maintained that learning from failures is an integral part of SpaceX's engineering process.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
The Dragon Link has remained a top draw for players since its July 2021 launch at the casino.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
Verb
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Protect the football, establish balance early, and reduce penalties.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Democrats in Congress are withholding their votes on a government spending bill to demand that Republicans extend these subsidies, which lower the cost of insurance for people who buy their own health care coverage in marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, minor soundside flooding is expected to begin later today and last through at least Wednesday.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s threats of an extra 100% tariff on China is believed to have triggered a $19 billion sell-off that began Friday.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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There was one consequential defensive bust that was likely related to Warner’s absence, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was particularly effective throwing to the middle of the field, where Warner usually roams.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Jared Goff, originally under center, went in motion out to the left and running back David Montgomery threw a pass to him.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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When a shortage of air traffic controllers occurs, the FAA reduces the number of takeoffs and landings to ensure on-duty air traffic controllers are not overwhelmed by flight volume.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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At least one control tower closes In Burbank Monday, the pilot who radioed the control tower before takeoff received a message noting the workers had gone home.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Lions fall to 4-2 with the defeat while the Chiefs continue to correct their stuttering start to the year by improving to 3-3.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start through the first six weeks of the 2025 season, the team announced on Monday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Nunez said the firefighters quickly initiated rescue operations and freed two of the occupants from the car.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, reports emerged that the NFL has officially initiated a review into the application of the concussion protocol for Dart's injury, an investigation that will be conducted jointly by the NFL and the NFLPA, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Standing in for the franchise’s original hometown of Fernfield is Fort Langley, British Columbia, where production recently commenced.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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After 2029 the moon will pass south of the Pleiades until the next series commences in 2042.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Walking away from a fight or turning the other cheek at someone hurling insults your way would be an insult to our own ego and pride.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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People saw it not once, not twice, but over and over, frequently dressing up as the characters and hurling things — toast, rice, puns, obscenities — at the screen.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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