kick-start
verb
kick-started; kick-starting; kick-starts
1
: to start (something, such as a motorcycle) by means of a kick-starter
kick start
noun
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Putin’s proposal came after more than three months of diplomacy kick-started by Trump, who promised during his campaign to end the devastating war swiftly — though it’s been hard to pull off.
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Mehmet Guzel, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
His colorful photos have also been known to kick-start entire decorating schemes.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
As a teenager in the city, Ms. Ventura met Ryan Leslie, an up-and-coming singer, producer and songwriter who would kick-start her recording career.
—Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025
In those Finals, Green missed Game 5 due to a suspension from technical fouls, which kick-started Cleveland's comeback from being down 3-1 in the series.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Mehmet Guzel, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
His colorful photos have also been known to kick-start entire decorating schemes.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
As a teenager in the city, Ms. Ventura met Ryan Leslie, an up-and-coming singer, producer and songwriter who would kick-start her recording career.
—Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025
In those Finals, Green missed Game 5 due to a suspension from technical fouls, which kick-started Cleveland's comeback from being down 3-1 in the series.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick-start. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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