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as in founds
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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2
as in begins
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 throws
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 starts
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 launches
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Most launches from Vandenberg fly at a south or southeast trajectory.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Israel launches Gaza City ground offensive Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Laelia launches with just two expressions, Laelia Blanco and Laelia Reposado, both handcrafted with 100% Blue Weber agave.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The iPhone 17 Pro Max, the larger variant of Apple’s Pro phone that launches today along with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and iPhone Air, costs $2,000 if buyers choose the version with two terabytes (2TB) of storage.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The Vent Vert perfume launches at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
This comes as McDonald's Japan launches four new Happy Meal sets, available for purchase starting Friday.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The new launches are in response to the ever-changing wellness landscape and the rise in demand for personalised journeys.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Brownstein says that’s because the in-game releases are timed to line up with the real-life launches.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Stardust Racers, one of the largest roller coasters at the Universal Orlando Resort, includes two side-by-side dueling tracks that race along a course that includes two launches (with one of the launches sending trains to speeds of 62 miles per hour), as well a 133-foot-tall maximum height.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Metzger asked, referring to a theoretical limit that might need to be placed on the number of launches to avoid environmental catastrophe.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Rocket Lab's Electron, another rocket popular for dedicated launches of small satellites, lacks the performance required for Astroscale's mission.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The company had impressively notched 100 Falcon 9 launches by the middle of August, with 72 of these spaceflights carrying Starlink satellites.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Billionaire Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has indicated his intent to ramp up the frequency of Starship launches ahead of plans for the spacecraft to land humans on the lunar surface and the Red Planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Most launches from Vandenberg fly at a south or southeast trajectory.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Israel launches Gaza City ground offensive Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Laelia launches with just two expressions, Laelia Blanco and Laelia Reposado, both handcrafted with 100% Blue Weber agave.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The iPhone 17 Pro Max, the larger variant of Apple’s Pro phone that launches today along with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and iPhone Air, costs $2,000 if buyers choose the version with two terabytes (2TB) of storage.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The Vent Vert perfume launches at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
This comes as McDonald's Japan launches four new Happy Meal sets, available for purchase starting Friday.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The launches have not been independently verified by Iranian authorities.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The new launches are in response to the ever-changing wellness landscape and the rise in demand for personalised journeys.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Brownstein says that’s because the in-game releases are timed to line up with the real-life launches.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Stardust Racers, one of the largest roller coasters at the Universal Orlando Resort, includes two side-by-side dueling tracks that race along a course that includes two launches (with one of the launches sending trains to speeds of 62 miles per hour), as well a 133-foot-tall maximum height.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Metzger asked, referring to a theoretical limit that might need to be placed on the number of launches to avoid environmental catastrophe.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Rocket Lab's Electron, another rocket popular for dedicated launches of small satellites, lacks the performance required for Astroscale's mission.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The company had impressively notched 100 Falcon 9 launches by the middle of August, with 72 of these spaceflights carrying Starlink satellites.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launches
Verb
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My mind begins responding in advance.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Bubba Wallace is the driver on the bubble as the round begins, one point ahead of Austin Cindric, two points clear of two-time NASCAR Cup champion Joey Logano and Ross Chastain and three points up on Tyler Reddick.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass in the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kraft and Musgrave ran free all game, and Love missed a couple other throws to receivers who were open downfield.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Overloading can cause inefficient fuel use, engine strain, or unsafe takeoffs.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Douglas is also the sixth-busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, according to preliminary rankings released in April by Airports Council International.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Considering the show’s audience, the decision to turn the story of 1066 into a family melodrama-cum-colonial parable starts to make sense.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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In turn, what should be an unconditionally loving dynamic starts to instead morph into a running competition.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show never establishes any real parameters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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State law already establishes a minimum age of 16 for riding Class 3 e-bikes, which can reach higher maximum speeds.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, things will continue to change as non-conference play mostly wraps up and the conference slate commences in earnest in the next couple of weeks.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s now just one last day of preseason games before the NFL commences its regular season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, their beginnings were messy.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Curry is a guard who initiates the offense, looking to create separation and pull a 3-point shot, or draw a defender or two and pass it to the open player.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rothschild & Redburn initiates Kyivstar at buy Rothschild & Co Redburn says the Ukraine telecommunications company is a market share gainer.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Launches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launches. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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