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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
James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
The solar eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 launches you down a new timeline that will unfold over the next two years.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
During its investor day, the company announced a remodel of its rewards loyalty program, which launches March 10.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Generally, when an officer is found to have violated the department’s deadly force policy, the department launches a personnel complaint investigation.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Turning the crank handle on the right-hand side of the set launches the rocket upwards, with the booster rockets splitting off not long after take-off.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers are teaming up for the co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour, which launches May 17 in Austin, Texas, and will visit more than 40 cities this year.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … HUMAN COST – House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
CertiK bridges this gap through a complete lifecycle security framework that begins before a project launches and continues long after users come on board.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Chrissie McClatchie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And even SpaceX, which is famously prolific and technically adept in launching people and satellites safely, has had a few hiccups — a tiny handful of Falcon 9 rocket launches or landings have failed over the past decade, requiring investigations that briefly grounded the fleet.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
These launches marked a major step in expanding China’s coastal nuclear capacity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
South Korea's military detected the launches of several ballistic missiles from an area northeast of Pyongyang, North Korea, adding that each missile flew approximately 217 miles, The Associated Press reported.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The collection as a whole launches for fall.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Huxley also noted that many modern launches now carry dozens of Starlink satellites at a time.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
The solar eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 launches you down a new timeline that will unfold over the next two years.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
During its investor day, the company announced a remodel of its rewards loyalty program, which launches March 10.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Generally, when an officer is found to have violated the department’s deadly force policy, the department launches a personnel complaint investigation.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Turning the crank handle on the right-hand side of the set launches the rocket upwards, with the booster rockets splitting off not long after take-off.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers are teaming up for the co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour, which launches May 17 in Austin, Texas, and will visit more than 40 cities this year.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … HUMAN COST – House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
CertiK bridges this gap through a complete lifecycle security framework that begins before a project launches and continues long after users come on board.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The yacht has even been nominated as a a finalist in two awards at the 2026 BOAT Design & Innovation Awards, taking place in February, offering the opportunity to catch one of the year’s most exciting events on one of the most exciting yacht launches of the last 12 months.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And even SpaceX, which is famously prolific and technically adept in launching people and satellites safely, has had a few hiccups — a tiny handful of Falcon 9 rocket launches or landings have failed over the past decade, requiring investigations that briefly grounded the fleet.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
These launches marked a major step in expanding China’s coastal nuclear capacity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
South Korea's military detected the launches of several ballistic missiles from an area northeast of Pyongyang, North Korea, adding that each missile flew approximately 217 miles, The Associated Press reported.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The collection as a whole launches for fall.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Huxley also noted that many modern launches now carry dozens of Starlink satellites at a time.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launches
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Sweetheart Festival begins in the Foundry Plaza.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Societal pressure can be heavy for most women, especially Black women, to stay strong and keep moving, regardless of the obstacles that life throws at you, and Vette felt that weight in real time.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chivilli averages 97 mph with his fastball and also throws an excellent changeup.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2026
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Inside my briefcase was a fat folder that contained all my material takeoffs, the bids from subs, and a dot-matrix printout of a basic spreadsheet showing all of the costs, along with the total cost.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Preliminary data from the Federal Aviation Administration shows that O’Hare saw more than 857,000 takeoffs and landings last year.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Huntley made it as an alternate three years ago after throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts with the Baltimore Ravens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Huntley made it as an alternate three years ago after throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Joe Reedy,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Helping fans better understand who artists are and what inspires them establishes real connections that turn casual listeners into long-term fans.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dinner commences in a cool and calm underground lounge before moving upstairs to another intimate locale.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The first leg of the annual championship commences this Saturday, January 3, and wraps up on Saturday, January 17.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2026
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Cannon hurls a last plate against the wall.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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Her son then gets to realize his dream of not going to college and becoming a firefighter after Kate, who has been on him for the duration of the film to write his college essay, begins reading his college essay and hurls it into the fire.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Launches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launches. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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