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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
FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Amazon Amazon still has not launched their Switch 2 preorder page, which seems ridiculous.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
Briefly, the company also offered an early adopter discount for T-Mobile users that locked in a $10-per-month price at launch.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Courtroom shifts after key witness in Karen Reed trial changes tune
MAJOR HEADLINES
UNDER FIRE – Russia launches massive overnight strike on Ukraine's capital, leaving several dead.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Amazon Amazon still has not launched their Switch 2 preorder page, which seems ridiculous.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
In her launch video, Stratton wasted no time outlining the stakes.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
Briefly, the company also offered an early adopter discount for T-Mobile users that locked in a $10-per-month price at launch.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
Verb
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The Smithsonian Institution was first established by Congress with funding from British scientist James Smithson.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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In February, President Donald Trump established the WHFO, which replaced the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Administration began the process of cancelling the Social Security numbers of immigrants who were in the country lawfully.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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According to The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings Study, a whopping 57% of couples begin discussing engagement over a year before a proposal and a mere 2% never discussed it.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Iredale quickly fielded the ball and threw to second base.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2025
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The cherry blossom motif wallpaper, floral curtains, and throw blanket are all from Pierre Frey, while the four-poster bed is made by Porte Italia.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Think of it like a pre-flight checklist: without it, takeoff (or, in this case, sleep) is shaky at best.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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As Blue Origin readies for its first all-female flight to space, not everyone is anxiously awaiting takeoff.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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That was Monday, the day Blewett joined his third major-league team in a two-week span, and one day before the 6-foot-6 right-hander was thrust into the first start of his MLB career.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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To this point, this is the worst start to a presidential term for the S & P 500 since 1928.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The recall, initiated by Blooming Import Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, affects 74 cases of Golden Crop Candy, which included the dyes Blue 1, Red 40 and Acid Red 18, which were not listed on the product label.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Businesses are wary of making those investments, citing uncertainty in operating conditions initiated by Trump’s tariff push, which has been rolled out in fits and starts.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Around the same time, the company commenced an aggressive play for the college sports insurance market, introducing a novel contract protection product for NIL collectives while also trying to get into the critical injury coverage niche.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Production on the second season of Nobody Wants This commenced in March 2025.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The massive Ford Raptor truck then reverses away from the lot, hurling Sloan to the ground.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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Then, as Ventura was motionless on the floor, Combs appears to kick her and later hurls an object from a table at her.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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