kick-starts

present tense third-person singular of kick-start

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-starts
Verb
  • Turn them into a breakfast that jump-starts your day and cuts down on food waste.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s the case at Auburn, where the play-calling methodology resurrects images of Moe, Larry and Curly putting their heads together to tackle a situation.
    Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The system revives the centuries-old concept of pinhole imaging.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
  • This bold release revives a 1930s fashion illustration featuring an image of a man on the street that reads more abstract when knotted.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The change in scenery revitalizes me and the limited timeframe makes getting away feel more manageable.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The spa's serene environment immediately calms the mind and revitalizes the spirit, further aiding in the postpartum healing process.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Whatever recharges your battery, do that.
    Brian Moran, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Even just watching the grass grow recharges your batteries.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Kick-starts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starts. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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