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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
That’s when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
The real cause of New York City’s budget hole is that the city launched programs from universal 3-K to the expansion of CityFHEPS that its revenue base couldn’t support.
—Paul Francis, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
The review, conducted by Daigle Law Group, was launched after the department received a complaint filed by the crash victim’s father.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Rentals are available inside the park, while private vessels can be launched with a short portage.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announcing that in just the past week alone Russia launched more than 1300 drones and more than 1400 bombs against Ukraine, including dozens of ballistic missiles.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Shapiro is seeking reelection this November and launched his reelection bid in January.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Feb. 2026
Not to mention new Black venture capital firms launched.
—Brennan Nevada Johnson, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The warehouse club retailer just launched a new seasonal Double Chocolate Mint Sundae, and fans of the chain are already clamoring to get a taste of it.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
The real cause of New York City’s budget hole is that the city launched programs from universal 3-K to the expansion of CityFHEPS that its revenue base couldn’t support.
—Paul Francis, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
The review, conducted by Daigle Law Group, was launched after the department received a complaint filed by the crash victim’s father.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Rentals are available inside the park, while private vessels can be launched with a short portage.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announcing that in just the past week alone Russia launched more than 1300 drones and more than 1400 bombs against Ukraine, including dozens of ballistic missiles.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Shapiro is seeking reelection this November and launched his reelection bid in January.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Feb. 2026
Not to mention new Black venture capital firms launched.
—Brennan Nevada Johnson, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The warehouse club retailer just launched a new seasonal Double Chocolate Mint Sundae, and fans of the chain are already clamoring to get a taste of it.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launched
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Around 2500 years ago, Leucippus and Democritus founded the idea of atoms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Feb. 2026
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The filmmaker grew particularly animated by the time the final award was announced, more than three hours after the ceremony began.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The creatures rapidly spread along the interconnected coastal highways of a changing world, colonizing new habitats just as the Age of Dinosaurs began around 252 million years ago.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The president instead threw his weight behind the more politically conservative Hope Scheppelman in her June primary against Hurd.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash threw one of the three men about 40 feet and dragged the other two.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Mexican troops established a perimeter around the complex and then closed in.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mavi also introduced the Marlon, a contemporary straight fit with a looser top block than the brand’s established straight leg style, Zach.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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As previously reported by FN, Pedro García’s 100th anniversary celebrations commenced in 2025 with a range of endeavors including a special capsule collection called Essentia, in-store pop-ins, the aforementioned commemorative book and a series of exclusive events.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tied heavily to the moon's phases, the Lunar New Year has commenced this week as adherents usher in the Year of the Horse with a variety of cultural traditions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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In fact, the video that launched her Senate campaign with in December was a montage of the insights hurled at her from the president.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Tempers flared at an Olympic curling match between Canada and Sweden Friday with a profane insult being hurled after allegations of cheating were made.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The bank initiated the biopharmaceutical stock with an overweight rating and $1,350 price target, implying an upside 32% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gertler initiated legal proceedings, claiming almost $3 billion in past and future royalties.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Spurs started slowly but grew into the game.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers started 7 of 14 from the field to lead 18-14 through one quarter and shot 56% in the half to eventually build a double-digit advantage and lead 41-30 at the break.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Launched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launched. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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