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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The series launches mid-March 2026 on NHK and Mediacorp Singapore, coinciding with the countries’ 60th diplomatic anniversary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Once the league launches, Cole intends to inject playoff stakes at different times of the year, rather than waiting for October.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Most launches from Vandenberg fly at a south or southeast trajectory.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
OpenAI launches a new version of Sora.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Stanton launches a walk-off slam off the Empire State Building?
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This launches a prank war to end all prank wars, bringing Sari and Gabe together in a story of love, family, community, and irresistibly delicious pastries.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
This comes ahead of the show’s launch on the BBC early next year and just before BBC Studios launches the series at MIP Junior and MIPCOM in October.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
More than 70% of the Falcon 9 launches in 2025 have been dedicated to building out Starlink, the largest satellite constellation ever assembled.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In response, OpenAI has embarked on a spate of recent technology product launches.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Below, a look at the best men’s grooming launches in September, from Creed, AKT, Necessaire, Valmont, and more.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The NikeSkims apparel collaboration could further drive interest among female customers, while Nike continues to be prolific with new style launches.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
One of the launches lit up the night sky over Puerto Rico, with images later shared by the Navy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Enjoy the novelty of this corn maze along with hay rides, pumpkin launches, mini donuts and more.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Meta launches online safety lessons for students Beyond apps and schools, Meta partnered with Childhelp to create a nationwide online safety curriculum tailored for middle schoolers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The series launches mid-March 2026 on NHK and Mediacorp Singapore, coinciding with the countries’ 60th diplomatic anniversary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Once the league launches, Cole intends to inject playoff stakes at different times of the year, rather than waiting for October.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Most launches from Vandenberg fly at a south or southeast trajectory.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
OpenAI launches a new version of Sora.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Stanton launches a walk-off slam off the Empire State Building?
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This launches a prank war to end all prank wars, bringing Sari and Gabe together in a story of love, family, community, and irresistibly delicious pastries.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
This comes ahead of the show’s launch on the BBC early next year and just before BBC Studios launches the series at MIP Junior and MIPCOM in October.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
One former employee, who asked not to be named to discuss internal matters, told CNBC that during their tenure, OpenAI leadership had a pattern of prioritizing fast launches.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
More than 70% of the Falcon 9 launches in 2025 have been dedicated to building out Starlink, the largest satellite constellation ever assembled.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In response, OpenAI has embarked on a spate of recent technology product launches.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Below, a look at the best men’s grooming launches in September, from Creed, AKT, Necessaire, Valmont, and more.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The NikeSkims apparel collaboration could further drive interest among female customers, while Nike continues to be prolific with new style launches.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
One of the launches lit up the night sky over Puerto Rico, with images later shared by the Navy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Enjoy the novelty of this corn maze along with hay rides, pumpkin launches, mini donuts and more.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launches
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As if the local deer population had enough to worry about as the bow hunting season begins, now a disease is spreading between them.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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This 84-mile loop begins and ends in Taos and traverses the high alpine desert of northern New Mexico and several mountain towns, including Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Questa, and Red River.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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This season has already felt like a breakout Year 2 for Maye with a few jaw-dropping throws already on his resume, but this one might have been his best of the season.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been a reliable appliance to transform her weekly cleaning, as the self-standing stick vacuum has a tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments that can handle anything her pup throws its way.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The success of the AirCar is the 280-340 hp V6 engine, advanced avionics, and over 170 flight hours logged across hundreds of takeoffs and landings – ensuring a robust and trusted configuration.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Douglas is the sixth-busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, according to preliminary rankings released in April by Airports Council International.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rush has had 14 career starts (eight last year with Dallas) and is good enough to play a do-no-harm role as team ups the workload for Derrick Henry.—
Greg Cote
October 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Still, Carr has just four starts to his name.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The flippancy with which these characters are made to bite the dust establishes the film’s combustible tone.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slowly rising closer to its preseason number (+750), Kansas City looks dangerous as the roster gets healthy and Patrick Mahomes establishes a rhythm.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, things will continue to change as non-conference play mostly wraps up and the conference slate commences in earnest in the next couple of weeks.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly targeted Schiff and routinely hurls insults at the lawmaker, who was a central figure in his first impeachment.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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From that 2020 article, Ghaywan has built out a narrative that hurls us, with both urgency and restraint, into the fault lines of India.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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But in the end, her chilling ode to the beginnings of her romance with Joe Alwyn won out.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Opal symbolizes clarity, new beginnings, healing, and emotional equilibrium.—
Lian Brooks,
Glamour,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Launches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launches. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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