as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
Ready to kick-start a new running habit?
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Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Along the way, a Grammy Nomination and hit singles kick-started my career as a bassist.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The gua sha paired with the retinol- and collagen-infused formula will give it the extra kick-start to see visible results.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
On Friday afternoon, contractors placed scaffolding on the building to kick-start the removal, which was ordered to be completed by midnight.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Along the way, a Grammy Nomination and hit singles kick-started my career as a bassist.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The gua sha paired with the retinol- and collagen-infused formula will give it the extra kick-start to see visible results.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
On Friday afternoon, contractors placed scaffolding on the building to kick-start the removal, which was ordered to be completed by midnight.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kick-start
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Brown was attempting to jump-start a vehicle in his family barn in Chaptico when a fire broke out the night of February 24.
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But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
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But some reporters seem compelled to resurrect its ghost to justify to fewer and fewer peers their bootstrapped existence.
Verb
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With fans rooting for Carl and Aniya to rekindle their romance, curiosity about the Casa Amor contestant is at an all-time high.
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While material is being removed, crews are still looking out for smoldering areas where a fire could rekindle and take off again, officials said.
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His popular character's momentum prompted the earlier coronation, revitalizing a stagnant main event scene.
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The company is among scores of businesses that have revitalized Southern California’s aerospace and defense industries since SpaceX was founded in 2002.
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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