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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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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
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively surpassed $100 billion in assets under management, marking one of the most successful ETF launches in history.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The day after Christmas launches a busy schedule.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Luminate, the collaboration launches atop both of those tallies with about 8,500 purchases in its first tracking frame of availability.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While the full editorial team will be unveiled when the first edition launches in April, key appointments were included in Monday’s announcement.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The collaboration launches Monday and will run throughout the upcoming ski season.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
In France launches atop the tally, earning the guitar player his milestone tenth champion on the genre-specific list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
SpaceX’s latest endeavor is to make its Starbase, a Texas community where the company launches rockets and where some employees and their families live, into its very own city.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively surpassed $100 billion in assets under management, marking one of the most successful ETF launches in history.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The day after Christmas launches a busy schedule.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Luminate, the collaboration launches atop both of those tallies with about 8,500 purchases in its first tracking frame of availability.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While the full editorial team will be unveiled when the first edition launches in April, key appointments were included in Monday’s announcement.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The collaboration launches Monday and will run throughout the upcoming ski season.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
In France launches atop the tally, earning the guitar player his milestone tenth champion on the genre-specific list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
SpaceX’s latest endeavor is to make its Starbase, a Texas community where the company launches rockets and where some employees and their families live, into its very own city.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launches
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Work on that new dock, which will better handle large Viking cruise ships, begins in 2025.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a rare event, the Jewish festival of lights, or Hanukkah, begins Wednesday — the same day as the Christians' Christmas celebration.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Moore signed the order, which establishes multiple initiatives seeking to make the state more friendly to business development, at a Friday ceremony in downtown Frederick, against the backdrop of an ongoing hotel and conference center project.Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bank of America initiates Box as buy The cloud company has an attractive outlook.Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to comply with the climate initiates of the Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed in 2015 to prevent climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Work on the new store starts after Arsenal’s visit on January 4.Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kassandra starts a little shy while meeting new coworkers, who wouldn’t be a little shy on their first day?Rob Gagnon, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jayden Daniels intercepted by Reed Blankenship The wheels are completely off for the Commanders now, as Daniels tosses an interception to Blankenship.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rip soaks Jamie's car in gasoline and tosses a match inside.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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His collaboration introduces the Commuter Capsule Collection, which reflects his dynamic approach to design, with an assist from MOFT.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a bid to try and add more character to Sky’s unique personalisation services, meanwhile, the latest Sky update introduces new character avatars individual members of your household can choose to attach to their personal profiles.John Archer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The first episode opens with climaxing on the Concorde and ends with a montage of various characters between the sheets (or across a desk) with other people’s spouses, setting the tone for the rest of the series.Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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When to Go Cannon typically opens in late November or early December and closes sometime in mid-April.Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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This podcast’s simple premise—the host, Tom Rosenthal, approaches someone he’s never met in a London park and invites them for a chat—creates a surprising level of intimacy.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Launches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launches. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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