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as in establishing
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 beginning
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 throwing
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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Recent Examples of launching
Eight years after launching her eponymous cosmetics brand Westman Atelier, the makeup artist feels more self-assured than ever.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Rodney Harrison, former NYPD chief of department under ex-Mayor de Blasio, has been involved in conversations with the Mamdani administration on launching the effort, a source familiar with the situation told the Daily News.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
The next Starliner flight, a mission known as Starliner-1, could be launching in April 2026, NASA has previously announced.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Roadside Attractions is launching this season’s Oscar Nominated Shorts with 354 runs.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Microsoft has been at this since launching Project Silica in 2019.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Through his tenure as COO, Welz has helped shape Secretly’s physical operations, while launching and developing its digital services and DSP relationships.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The brand added that the launch of the Mango Tailored by Richard James range, launching Thursday, demonstrates Mango Man’s growth in recent years, logging a double-digit uptick in 2025 compared to the previous year.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The company will continue launching Falcon Heavy missions from LC-39A and is expected to complete construction to support Starship this year.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Rodney Harrison, former NYPD chief of department under ex-Mayor de Blasio, has been involved in conversations with the Mamdani administration on launching the effort, a source familiar with the situation told the Daily News.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
The next Starliner flight, a mission known as Starliner-1, could be launching in April 2026, NASA has previously announced.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Roadside Attractions is launching this season’s Oscar Nominated Shorts with 354 runs.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Microsoft has been at this since launching Project Silica in 2019.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Through his tenure as COO, Welz has helped shape Secretly’s physical operations, while launching and developing its digital services and DSP relationships.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The brand added that the launch of the Mango Tailored by Richard James range, launching Thursday, demonstrates Mango Man’s growth in recent years, logging a double-digit uptick in 2025 compared to the previous year.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The company will continue launching Falcon Heavy missions from LC-39A and is expected to complete construction to support Starship this year.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launching
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Not to take anything away from her legendary performance as an award-winning athlete, but these style choices are meaningful in their own right, establishing her as the latest Gen Z addition to a long line of athletes who refuse to sacrifice personal style on the world's stage.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bills still alive Local governments would be banned from establishing their own forms of identification under this House bill.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Also called The Mother Road, Route 66 stretches almost 2,500 miles and spans eight states, beginning in Chicago, Illinois, and ending in Santa Monica, California.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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But this outlook is beginning to change.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Freret is one of three krewes throwing biodegradable beads developed at Louisiana State University.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The flame-throwing pitching prospect didn’t display the greatest command, but his fastball, capable of hitting triple digits when fully built up, sat around 95 mph.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Chervinsky, the organization’s founding team is composed of policy counsel Brad Bourque, formerly an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell, and policy director Salah Ghazzal, previously policy lead at Variant.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite being one of the league’s founding clubs, FCD is still searching for its first MLS Cup, a contrast to reigning champion Inter Miami, which lifted the trophy in just its eighth year of existence.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Don Lemon was arrested for covering anti-ICE protests inside a Minnesota church and is now commencing the best press tour of his life.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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In his late 20s at the time, Murdoch was commencing a staggering hot streak that would last roughly a decade.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2026
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As the match continued, the sides grew irritated with each other, resulting in Kennedy hurling expletives at the Swedish team in defense of himself and both sides argued across the ice.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hat trick's special place in hockey In hockey, a hat trick not only refers to scoring three goals or more in a single game, but it's often followed by spectators hurling their beanies, caps and other headwear onto the rink.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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The question now becomes how much, if at all, the heat will come off him after initiating his agency divestment.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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This change interacts with the magnets, increasing their magnetic field, and initiating a flow of new electricity through the coils.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The players could feel the former United and Wales winger starting to move up the gears.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The 6-foot-8 power forward played just five minutes in the first game against Houston before the break, scoring on two field goal attempts and one of two free throws, but he will be counted on to back up starting center Brook Lopez.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Launching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launching. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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