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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
Kobo originally launched the apparel brand Torn by Ronny Kobo in 2009, with a relaunch in 2017 to the now-eponymous label’s name.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The Horror Collective, the genre banner of Shaked Berenson’s (Slaxx, Turbo Kid, Tales of Halloween) Entertainment Squad that is championing independent horror filmmakers, has launched a genre streaming service, appropriately called BloodStream.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Firefighters launched an aggressive interior and exterior attack, battling the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control, Jennings said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Disney’s initial strategy was to wow consumers with an affordable price point on Disney+, which launched at $7 a month.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The two companies announced Tuesday that, in the near future, ChatGPT users will soon be able to use ChatGPT’s Instant Checkout feature—launched late last month—to purchase items from Walmart’s site.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Beyond Country Airplay chart panelists, SiriusXM recently launched Taylor’s Channel 13 to welcome the Showgirl era.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Hailee Steinfeld starred in the series, which was one of the first shows to be launched under the then Apple TV+ banner.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The girl was launched from her bed, through a window and into the yard, according to the reports.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The Horror Collective, the genre banner of Shaked Berenson’s (Slaxx, Turbo Kid, Tales of Halloween) Entertainment Squad that is championing independent horror filmmakers, has launched a genre streaming service, appropriately called BloodStream.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Firefighters launched an aggressive interior and exterior attack, battling the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control, Jennings said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Disney’s initial strategy was to wow consumers with an affordable price point on Disney+, which launched at $7 a month.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The two companies announced Tuesday that, in the near future, ChatGPT users will soon be able to use ChatGPT’s Instant Checkout feature—launched late last month—to purchase items from Walmart’s site.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Beyond Country Airplay chart panelists, SiriusXM recently launched Taylor’s Channel 13 to welcome the Showgirl era.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Hailee Steinfeld starred in the series, which was one of the first shows to be launched under the then Apple TV+ banner.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The girl was launched from her bed, through a window and into the yard, according to the reports.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launched
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White Flame was founded over a decade ago to explore for oil and gas in Greenland.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bellavance-Lecompte is a design curator and architect who also founded the Carwan Gallery in Beirut in 2011, and stands as a significant figure in the global art and design scene, forging cross-cultural dialogue within the design community.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to the National Retail Federation's survey 49% of shoppers began to grab Halloween goodies in September or even earlier, up 2% from last year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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The couple began dating in 2017 and got engaged about two years later.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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So when Luise was frustrated by her experiments with canvas one afternoon at MacDowell and threw her scraps into her studio’s fireplace, Morton was there to witness the epiphany that followed.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Mariota infamously threw a touchdown to himself in a 22-21 victory that would be the final game of Alex Smith’s Chiefs career.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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McVie herself established very elegant foundations, opting for herringbone flooring, marble fireplaces, and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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In Europe, the formation of Salon des Nouveaux Ensembliers is one of the boldest steps toward defining a new chapter of design, on the part of a national institution and toward pinpointing a distinct new guard composed of both established and emerging minds.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The split commenced a contentious court battle in which the former model requested $175,057 in child support payments, a $45,000 increase from a tentative payment order, during a two-day Santa Barbara court hearing in August, according to People.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Thus commenced an awkward situation in which the next Rutgers president would inherit an athletic director who had just been hired by his predecessor.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Per reports and witness statements featured in the documentary, Lorincz allegedly hurled a pair of roller skates at Owens' son Izzy and was later seen screaming at the group and threatening them with an umbrella.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Police body cam footage recreates the months that led up to the tragic shooting, reconstructing the tale of a woman who frequently complained about the neighborhood's kids and hurled racial slurs at them before claiming the life of one of their mothers.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a voluntary recall notice on Friday that was initiated by Publix Super Markets on October 14 for one lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream due to the presence of an undeclared egg allergen.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Police, along with a local hunting association and city officials, initiated a search for the man, but were forced to suspend it after only half an hour due to inclement weather.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Team-mates who had started the match were entitled to a greater share of the blame.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In 1977, Rosalynn Carter started the tradition of the office of the first lady being located in the wing, alongside the social secretary.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Launched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launched. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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