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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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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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Superman became the first superhero film to cross $100 million in its North American opening since Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine launched to $211 million in summer 2024 on its way to grossing a record-smashing $1.338 billion worldwide.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Last month meanwhile saw the launch of the ninth Tianzhou-series cargo spacecraft, the Tianzhou-9, to the Tiangong space station.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
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Verb
When could SpaceX launch Starship to Mars? Musk wants to send the first uncrewed Starship to Mars by the end of 2026 for a very critical reason: The timeline coincides with an orbital alignment around the sun that would shorten the journey between Earth and Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Superman became the first superhero film to cross $100 million in its North American opening since Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine launched to $211 million in summer 2024 on its way to grossing a record-smashing $1.338 billion worldwide.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Firefly looks at possibility of Alpha launches in Japan.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Last month meanwhile saw the launch of the ninth Tianzhou-series cargo spacecraft, the Tianzhou-9, to the Tiangong space station.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
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The foundation was established in 1983 by then-State Superintendent of Public Instruction Carolyn Warner.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The fire is now well established on the North Fork of the Kings River in timber fuel model with no fire history and heavy tree mortality.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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None of the cases brought by Dominion and Smartmatic directly have yet gone to trial: Dominion’s cases against Fox and Newsmax and Smartmatic’s cases against Newsmax and OANN were all settled before trials could begin.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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However, thefts began to rise again in 2023, peaking in March 2024, according to a separate analysis by HLDI.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The price, which can be tracked even in reputable financial outlets including Forbes, spiked the day after Lopez threw his at the Phoenix Mercury game.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sister Jean was born in San Francisco in 1919 — the year Congress approved women’s right to vote, Prohibition was ratified and the White Sox threw the World Series.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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After takeoff, her plane began to climb in a left turn.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
25 Aug. 2025
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The incident comes almost a month after American Airlines passengers at Denver International Airport were forced to evacuate a plane when the landing gear caught fire shortly before takeoff.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The Giants’ first round pick made his first start as an NFL quarterback in the team’s preseason finale against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Won his last start at Saratoga on July 31 at this same distance.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The school initiated Title IX proceedings against the boys for privately expressing discomfort with her presence in their locker room.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Aug. 2025
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As a result, advisors should proactively initiate conversations around charitable goals.—
Adam Malamed,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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What Happens Next If approved, the first phase of the project, which costs $55 billion, will commence in the next few years.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pre-orders of the album appeared on Taylor Swift’s website as soon as the time commenced.—
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13 Aug. 2025
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For those unfamiliar with the moment, Scott hurled five words at Lohmann after her late tackle.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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In April, the All-Star left-hander hurled six shutout innings with nine strikeouts against the Rays in Tampa.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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