LAUNCH Synonyms: 201 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈlȯnch

as in to establish

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 to begin

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 to throw

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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launch

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noun

as in takeoff

a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) the reporters held their collective breath as they silently watched the space shuttle's launch

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as in start

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 launch

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Campaigns are making sure every ballot counts Nov. 13, 2024 After the election, both parties launched massive efforts to hunt down every voter whose mail ballot was flagged for a technicality, such as a missing signature or a signature that did not match the voter’s information file. —

Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024 The Emmy nominee’s death was announced by Police Academy (1984) writer Pat Proft in a heartfelt statement on Friday, recounting their work together on Proft’s first film, which launched six sequels and two series, one animated and one live-action. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024

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The launch turned into a debacle, sparking backlash on social media. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 See You Tomorrow’s initial launch collection in new fabrications, as well as introducing a bridal collection and Formula 1 line. —

Layla Ilchi, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for launch

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The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.

Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
And his agent, Scott Boras, generally prefers his clients to establish their values on the open market.

Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024