as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
Biden’s spending spree, famously fueling the Inflation Reduction Act, kick-started inflation to wallet-busting levels during his tenure.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The state did not comply with the order, which kick-started the issue.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But that all changed after a spot of home improvement kick-started a dramatic chain of events.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
To kick-start the project, his team created a group chat on Matrix, another open protocol for digital communication, and invited select people who expressed interest in joining.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The state did not comply with the order, which kick-started the issue.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But that all changed after a spot of home improvement kick-started a dramatic chain of events.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
To kick-start the project, his team created a group chat on Matrix, another open protocol for digital communication, and invited select people who expressed interest in joining.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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The right amount of rain at the right time can jump-start the nutrients antlers require (although, as Heffelfinger’s experience shows, above-average moisture is the most influential in areas with relatively sparse precipitation).—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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The move jump-starts a long-simmering unionization effort that comes amid scrutiny of the electric utility for potential mishandling of the devastating Eaton fire.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump resurrected that version of the program, with law enforcement agencies in Florida signing over 100 task force model agreements since February.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Easter is still a few days away, but the Lorde has been resurrected.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
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The pair appeared to rekindle their romance in August 2024, after splitting in 2019, when Leray posted a video call between her and Redd on X (formerly Twitter).—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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His endeavor sparks a debate within the family, rekindling past traumas in his community.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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As of today, a fresh, forward energy will revitalize your relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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Rebuilding and Learning Gannon's time with the Chiefs proved instrumental in revitalizing his career.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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