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as in to establish
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 to begin
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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as in to throw
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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as in start
the point at which something begins
we are at the launch of a new age of space exploration
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Recent Examples of launch
Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
Since leaving the Hogan family spotlight, Brooke has ventured into design, launching BB Designs by Brooke in 2018.
—Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 29 July 2025
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
That’s what makes the launch of Delphi Intelligence notable.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Verb
In 2015, Milwaukee County launched a Housing First Initiative, providing housing without preconditions.
—Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
Since leaving the Hogan family spotlight, Brooke has ventured into design, launching BB Designs by Brooke in 2018.
—Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 29 July 2025
Noun
The update comes after a SpaceX launch detonated during a static test fire in June.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
That’s what makes the launch of Delphi Intelligence notable.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
Verb
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Of course, what’s next is establishing just how replicable these results are across a fragmented industry with wildly varying business sizes, tech maturity, and customer bases.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Entering the critical two-week stretch before the August primary, Detroit mayoral candidates began pouring in their campaign finances reports to hit the July 25 deadline, with at least one contender hitting the $1 million mark.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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City officials began gathering public feedback on the golf carts ordinance in January and February during a listening tour.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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His brother, Eugene Howard, threw him into a small pool of water, thereby probably saving his life.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Bivens worked as the bulk guy in a bullpen game, throwing three innings, but Mauricio’s double ended his day.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Flights shows visible flames coming from the plane’s left engine soon after takeoff.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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While most people get to the airport at least an hour before their flight is scheduled for takeoff, sometimes delays happen.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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The Padres said over the weekend Darvish is healthy and felt strong following his start here Thursday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Chicago is in for a hot and humid start to the week.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Train managers to initiate—not just relay—purpose conversations.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Jefferies initiated coverage of the data management software stock with a buy rating and a $22 per share price target, which is about 17% above Friday's $18.79 close.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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No work, no people, no complaints When major work will commence again remains unclear, even to neighbors.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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But candid photos captured the same day of Holmes and Jackson together shooting a mystery project on the streets of New York suggest that production may have already commenced.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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Videos posted on social media showed men dressed in clothes bearing far-right symbols and migrants carrying Moroccan flags hurling objects at each other in Saturday night’s violence, which followed several days of lower intensity unrest.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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There were vocal protesters hurling insults and sometimes water bottles at federal agents, and there were anxious friends and family of those who work at Glass House, a huge cannabis operation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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