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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
At the same time, Pettit was tasked with launching a $171 million package of capital improvements for all of the district’s buildings, except the high school.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Since launching with Fast & Furious in 2001, the films have combined to gross more than $7 billion worldwide.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Unlike Uber, which charged into cities around the world and forced regulators to play catch-up, Waymo is intentionally launching slowly, with government buy-in.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The company has tried that, launching Levi’s SecondHand in 2020 with lackluster results.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Construction of the tower is expected to begin in about a year, with sales launching this spring and completion in about three years.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Blue Origin won't be launching any more space tourism missions for a while.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Silver is launching a new startup called Ineffable Intelligence, based in London, according to a person with direct knowledge of Silver’s plans.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Nearly four years since launching a full-scale invasion of its neighbor, Russia occupies around 20% of the territory recognized under international law as part of sovereign Ukraine.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Since launching with Fast & Furious in 2001, the films have combined to gross more than $7 billion worldwide.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Unlike Uber, which charged into cities around the world and forced regulators to play catch-up, Waymo is intentionally launching slowly, with government buy-in.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The company has tried that, launching Levi’s SecondHand in 2020 with lackluster results.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Construction of the tower is expected to begin in about a year, with sales launching this spring and completion in about three years.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Blue Origin won't be launching any more space tourism missions for a while.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Silver is launching a new startup called Ineffable Intelligence, based in London, according to a person with direct knowledge of Silver’s plans.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Nearly four years since launching a full-scale invasion of its neighbor, Russia occupies around 20% of the territory recognized under international law as part of sovereign Ukraine.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launching
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Don’t forget Knueppel is already the fastest player to reach 100 made career 3-pointers, establishing the impressive mark 12 games quicker than Utah’s Lauri Markkanen, who held the record until Knueppel shattered it.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Congress has repeatedly waded into establishing an overarching federal law that would encompass AI that dispenses mental health advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In their prior five SEC losses, opponents largely controlled the game from beginning to end.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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An intense arctic cold front will move through South Florida beginning Saturday morning and move into the Florida Straits by Saturday night.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Peter Murray, the founding CEO of mixed martial arts organization Professional Fighters League, is joining the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) as chief executive officer, the league announced.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cofounder of women’s network Chief Lindsay Kaplan is joining Bullish as a venture partner; the fund is an investor in Warby Parker and Casper, where Kaplan was a founding team member.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 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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Indiana and Miami begin the semester on January 12, with Ole Miss commencing January 20.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Each of these impact sites stands testament to the violence of its creation — cataclysmic collisions that carved vast basins in the lunar surface, while hurling debris miles across the face of Earth's natural satellite.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Immigration authorities appear to be hurling smoke bombs at protesters.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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In Texas, the state Legislature has sole responsibility for initiating amendments to its constitution.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Eleven is forced to enter the Abyss in person, initiating a fight between her and Vecna, while her friends fight the Mind Flayer.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
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Kyiv, which has grappled with severe power shortages this winter, is forecast to enter a brutally cold stretch starting Friday that is expected to last into next week.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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And that leader was starting running back Chuba Hubbard, who carried a simple message.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Launching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launching. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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