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as in founded
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 began
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 threw
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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Recent Examples of launched
Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the upsurge in demand has been easyJet, which launched easyJet Holidays to fill the gap left by Thomas Cook.
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Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
TeamSmile also launched a new pilot program to deliver essential dental care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), highlighting the urgent need for accessible treatment for these kids.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Repeat candidate Alan Grayson has also launched a bid.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Both will be launched in Europe in 2026.
—Bernadette Baum, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Allred launched his campaign in July.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
New Professional Certificates and Courses The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a long-time Coursera partner, has launched four new courses focused on AI that can stack into Illinoisʼ online, for-credit iMBA and iMSA degree programs.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Butler is best known for co-founding Cultivate Entertainment Partners, a management and production company launched to champion underrepresented voices in the BIPOC and international creative communities.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Russia launched 502 drones and 24 missiles, according to Reuters.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
TeamSmile also launched a new pilot program to deliver essential dental care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), highlighting the urgent need for accessible treatment for these kids.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Repeat candidate Alan Grayson has also launched a bid.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Both will be launched in Europe in 2026.
—Bernadette Baum, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Allred launched his campaign in July.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
New Professional Certificates and Courses The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a long-time Coursera partner, has launched four new courses focused on AI that can stack into Illinoisʼ online, for-credit iMBA and iMSA degree programs.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Butler is best known for co-founding Cultivate Entertainment Partners, a management and production company launched to champion underrepresented voices in the BIPOC and international creative communities.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Russia launched 502 drones and 24 missiles, according to Reuters.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launched
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Gemini was founded by the Winklevoss twins in 2014 and holds more than $21 billion of assets on its platform as of the end of July.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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France’s Fifth Republic, founded by President Charles de Gaulle in 1958, was designed to end the chronic instability that had plagued the Third and Fourth Republics earlier in the 20th century.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kirk began taking questions, first one about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah’s dominant religion, then another by a liberal TikTok user having to do with transgender people and gun violence.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The drive began well with a 35-yard pass from Taylen Green to Jaden Platt, but stalled quickly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The senior quarterback completed 13 of 20 passes and threw for 130 yards with three touchdowns in a 49-0 win over MacDonald.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia in his comeback start threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three runs on three hits in a game won by Houston 8-3.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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As has been established…He is trained by Bob Baffert.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The supporting drama actor category, formally established in 1970, has seen 13 Black actors accumulate 23 nominations over five decades.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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By the time the impeachment trial commenced, the top-down pressure from prominent, national Republicans could be seen and felt.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Littell would finish six innings before the battle of the bullpens commenced.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The crew watched as the captain’s papers were hurled 50 feet into the air.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Quirarte had switched to a still camera when Slebir, towed on a Jet Ski by his longtime surfing buddy Luca Padua of Half Moon Bay, hurled to the crest of the gigantic wave and let go of his tether.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haas have not initiated a Right of Review appeal within the 96-hour window available to all teams in such matters, following the Monza race last Sunday.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the last quarter, the partnership has facilitated recovery of more than 26,600 kilograms of textiles from 23 hotels and initiated conversations with 12 hotel groups in Delhi.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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After Sheen started misusing substances, Cryer noticed Sheen’s razor-sharp performance slipping on the CBS comedy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Launched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launched. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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