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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
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
That gives the park nine days of downtime before the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival launches on March 4.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Fox News host Sean Hannity launches a twice-weekly podcast featuring long-form interviews with guests from politics, business, culture and sports.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
After dipping their toes in with a handful of EPs, Necropalace launches this new direction in earnest, leveling up to a bigger label with Century Media and presenting the band’s most extravagant, vampiric suite yet.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The House of The Spirits launches on Prime Video worldwide on April 29 and has its world premiere this week in the Berlinale TV sidebar alongside the likes of Jack Thorne’s Lord of the Flies and HBO Max Spain’s Ravalear.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Kate Ridley, a former Adidas and Allbirds executive who joined Stanley 1913 as chief brand officer last year, is spearheading the introduction of the Vitalize Collection, which launches Tuesday.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The command launches a hidden PowerShell script that downloads and runs malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The site launches with over 40 medications, including weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Today, Qureshi is arguably the public face of Dragonfly, thanks to his role on the popular Chopping Block podcast—the crypto version of All-In—and viral posts on Crypto Twitter about the failure of Web3 gaming or the efficacy of blockchain launches.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
It's sung over a montage of recent Chinese rocket launches, spacecraft docking at Tiangong, spacewalks and science experiments conducted on the orbital laboratory.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The invitation implies a more low-key showcase than the typical launches held at the company’s campus in Cupertino.
—News Service Reports, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Check back for the latest information on upcoming launches.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Although many Yaogan missions are officially described as civilian remote-sensing projects, recent launches have significantly expanded the network’s capabilities in mapping, maritime domain awareness, and change detection.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, that seems like an inordinate number of launches.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But even after a new property launches, there could be further changes.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
The 15th annual Black Film Festival launches Friday, Feb 20, and is condensed this year from three days to two days of movie screenings and workshops at the Glen Theatre, 20 West Ridge Road in Gary.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
That gives the park nine days of downtime before the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival launches on March 4.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Fox News host Sean Hannity launches a twice-weekly podcast featuring long-form interviews with guests from politics, business, culture and sports.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
After dipping their toes in with a handful of EPs, Necropalace launches this new direction in earnest, leveling up to a bigger label with Century Media and presenting the band’s most extravagant, vampiric suite yet.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The House of The Spirits launches on Prime Video worldwide on April 29 and has its world premiere this week in the Berlinale TV sidebar alongside the likes of Jack Thorne’s Lord of the Flies and HBO Max Spain’s Ravalear.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Kate Ridley, a former Adidas and Allbirds executive who joined Stanley 1913 as chief brand officer last year, is spearheading the introduction of the Vitalize Collection, which launches Tuesday.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The command launches a hidden PowerShell script that downloads and runs malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The site launches with over 40 medications, including weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Gains were led by Uriage, which continued to deliver a double-digit performance driven by the strength of its hero franchises Xemose and Age Absolu, and supported by launches, such as Bariésun Invisible stick SPF 50+ and Roséliane serum.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Today, Qureshi is arguably the public face of Dragonfly, thanks to his role on the popular Chopping Block podcast—the crypto version of All-In—and viral posts on Crypto Twitter about the failure of Web3 gaming or the efficacy of blockchain launches.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
It's sung over a montage of recent Chinese rocket launches, spacecraft docking at Tiangong, spacewalks and science experiments conducted on the orbital laboratory.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The invitation implies a more low-key showcase than the typical launches held at the company’s campus in Cupertino.
—News Service Reports, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Check back for the latest information on upcoming launches.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Although many Yaogan missions are officially described as civilian remote-sensing projects, recent launches have significantly expanded the network’s capabilities in mapping, maritime domain awareness, and change detection.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, that seems like an inordinate number of launches.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But even after a new property launches, there could be further changes.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 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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When early voting begins, the county typically publishes each polling location’s wait time on its website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wicks, 26, begins spring training as part of the starting pitching depth mix that the Cubs expect to rely on over the course of the season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Each player throws two stones per end, and after all sixteen stones are delivered, only one team scores.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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But as a character and a bastion of the beautiful game — lamenting long throws and VAR at every opportunity — Postecoglou continues to charm British football.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a demonstration Wednesday, an Indonesian Air Force F-16 fighter and a Super Tucano attack plane performed successful landings and takeoffs from a toll road in Lampung province on the southern tip of the island of Sumatra.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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This January, Chicago O'Hare International Airport declared itself America's busiest airport based on preliminary FAA operations data for takeoffs and landings, but its passenger count was still lower than Atlanta's, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pivetta finished sixth in National League Cy Young voting while working with Elías Díaz in all 31 of his regular-season starts last season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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James was selected as a reserve, breaking his NBA record of 21 consecutive starts but extending his record for most appearances to 22.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 90/90 rule establishes a clear, objective timeframe.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The planetary moonwalk commences on the 26th, twelve days after Valentine’s Day, and is plotting and sussing out the story, so beware of mishaps, missteps, unforeseen issues, travel delays, the resurrection of exes, and awkward moments.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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This season, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) commences at a dire moment for US multi-brand retail.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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