as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion
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Recent Examples of jump-start
Weekday Wins If you’re stuck in a cooking rut or tight on time, swap in one of these smart shortcuts to jump-start dinners this week.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Graves tried to jump-start his life on his third day out of jail.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The commercial drive was boosted by a wave of immigrants, including many Jews, from Russia and other parts of the Hapsburg Empire, who were welcomed to the city in the mid 19th century to jump-start a lethargic economy.
—Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Some people shower to jump-start their day.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Graves tried to jump-start his life on his third day out of jail.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The commercial drive was boosted by a wave of immigrants, including many Jews, from Russia and other parts of the Hapsburg Empire, who were welcomed to the city in the mid 19th century to jump-start a lethargic economy.
—Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Some people shower to jump-start their day.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jump-start
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump-start
stimulate
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Coloring helps Kathy with her dementia, calming her anxiety and helping stimulate cognition.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Lion’s mane stimulates nerve growth factor and neurogenesis, enhances memory, focus, clarity and mood, and chaga mushrooms can enhance physical performance, oxygen utilization and give an endurance boost.—
Ryan Brennan
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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“Jump-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump-start. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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