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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
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
To modern eyes, the show, which launched in 1998, is a time capsule.
—Melissa Locker, Time, 30 May 2025
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The Flush Balm Cheek Color is so popular that 1 million have been sold since its launch.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Acosta’s other feats at HML include starting a foodie club and launching the school’s first-ever alumni association, which had its kickoff event earlier this month with over 100 in attendance, according to Acosta.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
To modern eyes, the show, which launched in 1998, is a time capsule.
—Melissa Locker, Time, 30 May 2025
Noun
Reese herself helped designed the sneaker ahead of her own signature model, which has been announced for a 2026 launch.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The Flush Balm Cheek Color is so popular that 1 million have been sold since its launch.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Over the course of his prolific, three-decade career, the American filmmaker has established a signature aesthetic and working style that could convince any actor to beg him for a part — almost any actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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But what began as an ordinary evening would soon become one of the region's most haunting cold cases.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Meanwhile, in the UFC 316 PPV card co-headliner, Julianna Pena begins her second stint as the women’s 135-pound champ against former PFL lightweight champion Kayla Harrison.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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An avid polo player for years, Grimm was injured from his chest down after being thrown from a horse in September 2024.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The Justice Department is also throwing its support behind a pending lawsuit alleging similar violations of girls’ rights in the Riverside Unified School District, said U.S. Atty.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Holcombe suggests waiting until after takeoff to ask about switching seats—never make a request during boarding when the crew is trying to get everyone settled.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Build your brand now, so your business has a runway before takeoff.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The Panthers got off to an inauspicious start, quickly finding themselves down 2-0 after the first period.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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But then again, only one of his 11 starts thus far has been a quality outing.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Anthony Devlin/Press Association via AP What To Know The recall was initiated by Publix on May 9 and was classified by the FDA on June 3.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The resolution approved by the school board also initiates the execution of an escrow agreement, the levy of a direct annual tax to repay the bonds and the approval of the sale of the bonds to the purchaser, officials said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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What Happens Next The talks will commence in London on Monday, according to Trump's Truth Social post.—
Hannah Parry
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Pitt actress Shabana Azeez, who played Dr. Javadi, recently posted a picture confirming that filming had commenced as planned in June, just a short while after The Pitt season 1 ended.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Back then, the distance between the rubber and home plate was a mere 40 feet, and pitchers were hurling a white ball with white seams.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The insults were hurled on at least two occasions, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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