1
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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3
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
Since launching in October, the machine has featured more than 80 artists and nearly 3,000 pieces of artwork.
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Ray Campos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The cut quickly climbed to the top space in early June after launching on the list in late February.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This test is Skyports’s first step on the long road to launching in New York, says Greenway.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026
As a direct result, a group of Black pastors, with support and care from Jewish counterparts, is launching the Black Christian Leadership Council on Israel Relations.
—Michael Stevens, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
The crime thriller premiered at TIFF and Sony Pictures Classics is launching it theatrically today on 90 screens.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 June 2026
According to a recent Fox News poll, 58% of voters think the United States made the wrong decision in launching the war in late February.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
Maltin credits Shalit for launching his own career.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 13 June 2026
After launching the non-flaring replacements for Iridium in May 2019, SpaceX began launching its Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 June 2026
Ray Campos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The cut quickly climbed to the top space in early June after launching on the list in late February.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This test is Skyports’s first step on the long road to launching in New York, says Greenway.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026
As a direct result, a group of Black pastors, with support and care from Jewish counterparts, is launching the Black Christian Leadership Council on Israel Relations.
—Michael Stevens, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
The crime thriller premiered at TIFF and Sony Pictures Classics is launching it theatrically today on 90 screens.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 June 2026
According to a recent Fox News poll, 58% of voters think the United States made the wrong decision in launching the war in late February.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
Maltin credits Shalit for launching his own career.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 13 June 2026
After launching the non-flaring replacements for Iridium in May 2019, SpaceX began launching its Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launching
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Onboard mechanical systems convert the kinetic movement of waves into a steady supply of electricity, establishing a continuous power source that functions independently of weather-dependent terrestrial renewables like solar or wind.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Worthington spent 14 seasons in the major leagues and appeared in 602 games, establishing himself as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Advertisement Along with restoring the center’s name, Judge Cooper also reversed the board’s decision to shut it down for two years beginning on July 5.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
13 June 2026
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Just a few neighborhoods away, another revolution was brewing at CBGB, where punk rock was beginning to rewrite the city’s soundtrack.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Paul Goldschmidt hit an infield single off Braydon Fisher (2-2) to begin the ninth and advanced on Fisher's throwing error.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Nick Loftin, who pinch-hit for Michael Massey, committed a costly mistake, throwing just wide of Jac Caglianone, who was playing first base because Vinnie Pasquantino had exited the game earlier with an injury (more about that below).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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It was initially called the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, named for founding donor Bessie Vance Brooks.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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Eight months later, Malcolm X was fatally shot inside New York’s Audubon Ballroom, the same location of the OAAU’s founding meeting.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The genial ginger singer-songwriter returned to North America June 13 with a run commencing at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival is around the corner, commencing May 13 with the opening ceremony at the Palais des Festivals in the south of France.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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In 2017, Spanish police said a 6-year-old girl died and six other children were injured when an inflatable bouncy castle came free from its stakes and flew into the air in Caldes de Malavella, in northeastern Spain, hurling the children to the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Seemingly out of nowhere, people on the sidewalk joined her and started hurling objects at her.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Experts recommend initiating treatment as soon as the disease is suspected rather than waiting for laboratory confirmation, as early intervention can improve outcomes.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.—
Mark Selig,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Meanwhile, police cut off traffic going east on Olympic Boulevard starting at Ardmore Avenue.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Launching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launching. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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