1
as in establishing
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 beginning
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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3
as in throwing
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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Recent Examples of launching
Once again, Republicans are launching outrageous attacks on our elections.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
According to Defense Express, the rotor drone is capable of carrying and launching missile weapons.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Now, the company’s creative director, Beth Hutchens, is launching her first collection intended to celebrate commitment.
—Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Frosty Fusions will follow, launching May 12 at participating Wendy’s restaurants nationwide.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
An eco-forward approach Since launching, Havila Voyages has set the bar high for sustainability.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Only the myriad airmen launching a strike across a hostile shore.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Netflix romances are an ideal launching pad for internet boyfriends — just ask Glen Powell.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Just this week, Chinese auto giant BYD made headlines around the world by topping Tesla in launching time-saving EV battery charger technology, while Tesla CEO Elon Musk was distracted with his high-profile political role in Washington.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
According to Defense Express, the rotor drone is capable of carrying and launching missile weapons.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Now, the company’s creative director, Beth Hutchens, is launching her first collection intended to celebrate commitment.
—Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Frosty Fusions will follow, launching May 12 at participating Wendy’s restaurants nationwide.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
An eco-forward approach Since launching, Havila Voyages has set the bar high for sustainability.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Only the myriad airmen launching a strike across a hostile shore.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Netflix romances are an ideal launching pad for internet boyfriends — just ask Glen Powell.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Just this week, Chinese auto giant BYD made headlines around the world by topping Tesla in launching time-saving EV battery charger technology, while Tesla CEO Elon Musk was distracted with his high-profile political role in Washington.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launching
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To increase your chances of getting into REM on time, experts recommended establishing a healthy overall sleep routine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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To achieve military domination, you'll be tasked with forcefully establishing your Ideology and your empire around the globe.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Russian Space Agency also has launched its share of space tourists, beginning with a California financier in 2001.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Luckily, beginning this week, whatever spun off the tracks should begin to get under control once again.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Since founding the lifestyle brand Simplified in 2008, the mother of three has amassed over 30,000 followers on Substack and nearly 300,000 on Instagram.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women deserve their own places at the top, and if that means more women are founding companies, the more, the merrier.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the 180-review period, the Attorney General shall cease initiating new FCPA investigations or enforcement actions, absent exception.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Start Fertilizing in Early Spring or Late Winter When the days start to get longer and the temperatures warm in early spring or late winter, orchids begin producing new growth and initiating bud development, Kondrat says.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.—
Li Cohen,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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After three consecutive drives ended in a punt following Rodgers’ interception, the 41-year-old led the Jets down the field, tossing his first touchdown pass since Week 16 and the 500th of his career.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant is introducing an insiders text club offering customers exclusive ways to save money.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Poolhouse plans on opening its first venue early next year in London.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The bodices have had to be adjusted for the dancer’s towering figure of 6 feet, 2 inches by opening the back or elongating the shoulders.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Launching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launching. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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