Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-started
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The event jump-started the spring season with a parade of teams, a ceremonial first pitch thrown by 12-year-old Penny Clemens, and a dance party, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Jones jump-started his bid with a $10 million check of his own.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Darnold, who resurrected his career, has capped one of the greatest redemption arcs ever seen in football with a Lombardi Trophy after he was considered by many to have been a draft bust.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then there’s Sam Darnold, who was once declared a draft bust and was football Twitter’s favorite punchline, but now has been resurrected in Seattle, throwing for over 4,000 yards and leading the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, North Wilkesboro Speedway — once literally in ruins — was revived in 2023 for NASCAR’s All-Star Race, and this summer will host its first official Cup Series points race since 1996.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Set in 1881 during the American Western Frontier gold rush, the story follows Lucifer’s children, Lilith and Aamon, the original vampires who fly to the Americas to suck the living hope out of the common folk’s blood that’s been revived by the promise of the American Dream, the synopsis reads.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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BirdStock was revitalized in 2022 after a 12-year hiatus, with volunteer organizers Arianna Opsvig, Merisa Titlow and Kelsey Martin leading the way.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Taking over the corner space at 42 Leighton Road, the Palace Hong Kong store draws inspiration from Tai Kwun, the former police station compound that’s been revitalized as a cultural hub.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Manchester United are rejuvenated all round with Michael Carrick at the reins.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Liu felt rejuvenated while sculpting a life away from the rink.—
Elliott Almond,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors say that a woman was resuscitated, but the second person, 54-year-old Roger Benthal, was pronounced dead.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The child, who was resuscitated and taken to Norton Children’s Hospital, was reported to have fractures to the occipital skull and ribs, extensive bruising, severe anemia from blood loss and indications of muscle damage and liver and pancreas injuries.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Kick-started.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-started. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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