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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
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Because of its geographic location and difficult relations with surrounding countries, Israel launches its rockets to the west, over the Mediterranean Sea.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Most launches from Vandenberg fly at a south or southeast trajectory.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The capsule collection, featuring 24 new pieces of apparel and references to characters like Sally and Jack Skellington, officially launches on Gap’s website on Thursday.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
This article launches a new series on AI’s environmental footprint and will examine how the technology that feels invisible on our screens is reshaping global resource demand.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Telluride launches Oscar conversations and reminds everyone of Cannes gems in the awards hunt.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
The upper stage launches with little fuel onboard, to save weight that can be allocated to payload.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The second-half of the collection launches September 24.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Even with a constant stream of new launches, the brand still wows with no-brainer, fill-a-gap-in-your-routine staples that stand the test of time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
The environmental review paves the way for SpaceX to launch up to 120 Falcon 9 rockets per year from SLC-40, an increase from 50 launches covered in a previous FAA review in 2020.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from both Florida and California.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Remember, rocket launches are dependent on good weather, so be prepared for possible cancellations.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Amazon has sent up 102 satellites through a series of rocket launches since April.
—Annie Palmer,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
And if speed is your priority, the Samsung SSD 990 Pro is 30% off, delivering faster load times, smooth app launches, and reliable storage for PCs or PS5.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
When two people pop a small confetti cannon into the air, Speed launches himself back with a cry, knocking over the set and barely missing the cake that has his face on it.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Because of its geographic location and difficult relations with surrounding countries, Israel launches its rockets to the west, over the Mediterranean Sea.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Most launches from Vandenberg fly at a south or southeast trajectory.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The capsule collection, featuring 24 new pieces of apparel and references to characters like Sally and Jack Skellington, officially launches on Gap’s website on Thursday.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
This article launches a new series on AI’s environmental footprint and will examine how the technology that feels invisible on our screens is reshaping global resource demand.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Telluride launches Oscar conversations and reminds everyone of Cannes gems in the awards hunt.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
The upper stage launches with little fuel onboard, to save weight that can be allocated to payload.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The second-half of the collection launches September 24.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
The events team has curated a packed calendar of author talks, book launches and special programs across the Hudson Valley and beyond.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Even with a constant stream of new launches, the brand still wows with no-brainer, fill-a-gap-in-your-routine staples that stand the test of time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
The environmental review paves the way for SpaceX to launch up to 120 Falcon 9 rockets per year from SLC-40, an increase from 50 launches covered in a previous FAA review in 2020.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from both Florida and California.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Remember, rocket launches are dependent on good weather, so be prepared for possible cancellations.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Amazon has sent up 102 satellites through a series of rocket launches since April.
—Annie Palmer,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
And if speed is your priority, the Samsung SSD 990 Pro is 30% off, delivering faster load times, smooth app launches, and reliable storage for PCs or PS5.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launches
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The practice week begins in earnest on Wednesday.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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When the sun begins to dip, head over to the Catalina Casino.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Miz throws a fastball that averages 99 mph and a slider that sits at 94 mph.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unlike its sister variant, the F-35A, that operates from conventional runways, the F-35B is capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Arcadia is also flat enough to make landings and takeoffs relatively safer, Musk has said.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The theme of training camp and the preseason was for the Bengals to avoid the slow starts that plagued them in the past, so starters played in the first two preseason games.—
Jason Hoffman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Or the skewering and scathing kind from social media, where everyone’s a target by armchair quarterback blowhards, including over four mixed starts at Arizona State in 2023.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Other witnesses also emphasized this point — the nation that establishes a presence on the lunar surface first will set the rules of engagement for resources, governance, and international partnerships back on Earth.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Guided by these experts, the team establishes credibility backed by science and best practices.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s now just one last day of preseason games before the NFL commences its regular season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Cade Klubnik is already getting high praise before the season even commences.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The beginnings of it are depicted in true disaster movie style, with ominous music and a collapsing electric pylon that causes a faulty cable to fall to the ground.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Here is the emphasis on the hardscrabble beginnings and obstacles to be overcome, here is the recognition of a truly raw but once-in-a-lifetime talent that converts the nonbelivers, here are the early wins and the training montages and the tragedies and the comebacks.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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ElliQ initiates 60% of the interactions, starting conversations, suggesting activities, providing timely medication reminders, and setting specific goals together with its users.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Morgan Stanley initiates Miami International as overweight Morgan Stanley said in its initiation of the financial exchange company that Miami International is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Launches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launches. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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