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as in founds
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 begins
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 throws
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 starts
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 launches
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Password, which is hosted by Keke Palmer and Fallon, launches its third season, which was renewed in August, as revealed by Deadline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Fellow co-founder Simon Vaughan, however, will exit to start a new production company called Storyworks, which launches with a first look deal in place with Fifth Season.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The Fram2 launch came two weeks and three days after the liftoff of SpaceX's Crew-10 mission to the ISS for NASA — the shortest time to date between SpaceX astronaut launches.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The other three have been from ULA Atlas V launches this year.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Drone launches down 70 to 80 percent.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
The full Filmmaker Toolkit interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal launches on podcast platforms Wednesday, March 11.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2026
The change launches biannual arguments about the practice, wrecks havoc on sleep and has inspired voters to go to California polls.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Satellite re-entries like this highlight the broader problem of space debris, especially as launches become more frequent.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Twenty-four of SpaceX's 30 orbital launches in 2026 have been Starlink missions.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Hegseth said as a result of those ongoing strikes, the previous 24 hours had seen the lowest number of Iranian missile launches during the war.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Featuring special Crocs toys, the new Happy Meal launches at McDonald's locations nationwide on Tuesday, March 10.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The previous two launches were on ULA Atlas V rockets with 27 satellites each.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Still, air-raid sirens and explosions could be heard Wednesday across central and northern Israel, which said missile launches from Iran were continuing.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
The series is set to debut on ARD in Germany on Good Friday (April 3), before launches on Austria’s ServusTV and Czech Television later in the year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
This lineup launches with an Opening Day doubleheader on March 26, while Boston’s first NBC/Peacock date comes on June 14 against the Rangers.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Password, which is hosted by Keke Palmer and Fallon, launches its third season, which was renewed in August, as revealed by Deadline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Fellow co-founder Simon Vaughan, however, will exit to start a new production company called Storyworks, which launches with a first look deal in place with Fifth Season.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The Fram2 launch came two weeks and three days after the liftoff of SpaceX's Crew-10 mission to the ISS for NASA — the shortest time to date between SpaceX astronaut launches.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The other three have been from ULA Atlas V launches this year.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Drone launches down 70 to 80 percent.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
The full Filmmaker Toolkit interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal launches on podcast platforms Wednesday, March 11.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2026
The change launches biannual arguments about the practice, wrecks havoc on sleep and has inspired voters to go to California polls.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
The two brands have also partnered on a social option called Listening Party, which artists may use for events such as album launches, new singles, or tour announcements.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Satellite re-entries like this highlight the broader problem of space debris, especially as launches become more frequent.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Twenty-four of SpaceX's 30 orbital launches in 2026 have been Starlink missions.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Hegseth said as a result of those ongoing strikes, the previous 24 hours had seen the lowest number of Iranian missile launches during the war.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Featuring special Crocs toys, the new Happy Meal launches at McDonald's locations nationwide on Tuesday, March 10.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The previous two launches were on ULA Atlas V rockets with 27 satellites each.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Still, air-raid sirens and explosions could be heard Wednesday across central and northern Israel, which said missile launches from Iran were continuing.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
The series is set to debut on ARD in Germany on Good Friday (April 3), before launches on Austria’s ServusTV and Czech Television later in the year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launches
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The trade will not become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Already on edge from a rough morning, John rips up the TV deal and throws it in Berman’s face.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The video shows a security guard holding back a male security guard who is moving toward a young man who throws his backpack on the ground, and appears ready to fight as the woman is being handcuffed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Currently, daily operations are expected to exceed 3,080 takeoffs and landings on peak days, up from 2,680 last summer.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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It was followed by the Mk 1, which flew in May 2025 and focused on validating high-speed takeoffs and landings.—
David Szondy
March 03,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pickett appeared in six games (two starts) for the Raiders.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leaning into faith over fear, the 31-year-old starts to learn how to let go.—
Larisha Paul,
VIBE.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agreement between the union and OSPM includes a 10-day grace period for rent payments, establishes a schedule for major repairs and formally recognizes the union, along with any future unions in buildings owned by Ostro.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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The result establishes Mercedes as the clear championship favorite at the outset of the 2026 season after its drivers qualified first and second and achieved maximum points.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the sales go through and drilling eventually commences, large portions of the trail could, in theory, become unusable, forcing a reroute to keep it viable as a recreation setting.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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The strike will last until the union and the school district come to an agreement, which could mean hours or several days after the picket commences Thursday morning.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nina sort of hurls the question of authenticity back to the foreign tastemakers hot on her heels.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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The House of the Spirits is a family saga that charts the Trueba family through multiple generations, spanning violent social change and culminating in a crisis that hurls a tyrannical patriarch and his beloved granddaughter towards opposite sides of the fence.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Launches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launches. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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