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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
Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Scanning them launches video tutorials explaining what each product does — without forcing customers to ask questions in a store.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Oregon launches own investigation into shooting The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting the FBI in its investigation, the agency said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The other three have been from ULA Atlas V launches this year.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The project launches on Kickstarter on January 6 through a pre-order interest program.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The serial entrepreneur, veteran makeup artist and founder of Jones Road has started the year with a new category expansion — body care — which launches in Jones Road stores and on its website Wednesday.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Season four of the horror anthology podcast launches next month.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Located on Florida's Space Coast, where NASA launches actually happen, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex puts you right in the heart of America's space program.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The launches follow Lumus supplying the waveguide used in Meta Ray-Ban Display AR glasses in 2025, a deal that demonstrated both optical performance and mass manufacturability of geometric waveguides.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
SpaceX has the first of a series of afternoon launches in the next week on tap Friday with another Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The brand is kicking off 2026 with no less than 20 launches across hair, skin care and makeup.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Tougher negotiations could lead drugmakers to delay launches of new medicines in parts of Europe, potentially limiting patient access to them, according to several industry investors, a lobbyist and a pharmaceutical executive.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Chemical rockets put out huge plumes of polluting exhaust, and for a massive machine like the SpaceX Starship, with 33 first-stage engines, that can add up—especially with hundreds of launches planned.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Notably, Stefanik is not narrating the video, a feature typical of most campaign launches, when the candidate speaks directly to appeal to the voter.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The launches came from leading boatbuilders and industry start-ups.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
In Springfield, Illinois, the Route 66 Centennial Great Race launches a nine-day vintage car rally to California in June, while the city’s Mother Road Festival returns in late September.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Scanning them launches video tutorials explaining what each product does — without forcing customers to ask questions in a store.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Oregon launches own investigation into shooting The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting the FBI in its investigation, the agency said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The other three have been from ULA Atlas V launches this year.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The project launches on Kickstarter on January 6 through a pre-order interest program.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The serial entrepreneur, veteran makeup artist and founder of Jones Road has started the year with a new category expansion — body care — which launches in Jones Road stores and on its website Wednesday.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Season four of the horror anthology podcast launches next month.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Located on Florida's Space Coast, where NASA launches actually happen, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex puts you right in the heart of America's space program.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
First, Lululemon used much of these earnings to pursue new business lines, including its $500 million acquisition of Mirror, as well as the launches of footwear and skincare lines, none of which have generated meaningful shareholder value.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The launches follow Lumus supplying the waveguide used in Meta Ray-Ban Display AR glasses in 2025, a deal that demonstrated both optical performance and mass manufacturability of geometric waveguides.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
SpaceX has the first of a series of afternoon launches in the next week on tap Friday with another Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The brand is kicking off 2026 with no less than 20 launches across hair, skin care and makeup.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Tougher negotiations could lead drugmakers to delay launches of new medicines in parts of Europe, potentially limiting patient access to them, according to several industry investors, a lobbyist and a pharmaceutical executive.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Chemical rockets put out huge plumes of polluting exhaust, and for a massive machine like the SpaceX Starship, with 33 first-stage engines, that can add up—especially with hundreds of launches planned.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Notably, Stefanik is not narrating the video, a feature typical of most campaign launches, when the candidate speaks directly to appeal to the voter.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The launches came from leading boatbuilders and industry start-ups.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
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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The mission now begins final checkout activities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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As the pooch chews on the glove, the battery is suddenly damaged and begins to smoke.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Texas Rangers pitcher Tyler Mahle throws to the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Arlington, Texas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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In response, an employee throws what appeared to be a burger box at a man in a white T-shirt who appears to be accompanying the woman.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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By providing a powerful initial boost, the technology could assist rocket launches and aircraft takeoffs, reducing fuel use during the most energy-intensive phase of flight.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Dec. 2025
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Charlotte’s airport is the sixth-busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, according to preliminary rankings by Airports Council International.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Dec. 2025
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In his past two starts, the guard has made 11 of his 19 attempts, including 6-of-8 shooting against the Golden Eagles.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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This opening scene establishes a human, forgiving tone for a movie in which we are often encouraged to laugh with our heroes but never at them.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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First, a catalyst guides the molecule through an asymmetric step that establishes its chirality.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 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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Hickey’s expectations come as Wall Street readies for the new trading year, which commences with Friday’s opening bell.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
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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 13 Jan. 2026.
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