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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
Peter White, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Without hesitation, Estevao launches himself and tries an overhead kick.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The rom-com launches a tour October 25 in Seattle, followed by San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York before a nationwide theatrical release November 14 via its production and distribution arm, Camp Studios.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
The Midwest Princess Project launches with more than $400,000 in donations raised through ticket sales from Roan’s Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things pop-up concerts.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
As the book launches on Tuesday, Soare has already received overwhelmingly positive feedback from her clients and friends.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Based in Toronto but serving clients across North America and around the world, Vero launches ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a mandate to support both global and domestic brands that will be on full display and looking to maximize the impact of their sponsorships.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
SpaceX currently launches rockets from four sites — Vandenberg, Starbase in South Texas, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA's Kennedy Space Center, which are next door to each other on Florida's Space Coast.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The iOS app officially launches on October 17 and promises to change how players connect with fans, control their content, and monetize their digital presence.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Kremlin confirmed successful launches of a Yars ICBM, cruise missiles from Tu-95MS bombers, and a ballistic missile from a submarine in the Barents Sea.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The venue has hosted a slew of high-profile galas, corporate events, fashion shows, product launches, immersive experiences and social celebrations.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Wednesday’s ballistic missile launches by North Korea were the first of their kind since the country on May 8 tested short-range systems that simulated nuclear counterstrikes against US and South Korean forces.
—CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The most recent 100 launches were accomplished in one year and 10 months.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This coaster is wild mayhem, with two commanding launches that send you inverting and free-spinning into total bliss.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Its cookie drops — which occur on Monday mornings across the country — have become as hotly anticipated as new iPhone launches or Sabrina Carpenter’s latest surprise single.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
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The series, which launches on October 28, is produced by Bloomberg, in partnership with No Smiling.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Without hesitation, Estevao launches himself and tries an overhead kick.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The rom-com launches a tour October 25 in Seattle, followed by San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York before a nationwide theatrical release November 14 via its production and distribution arm, Camp Studios.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
The Midwest Princess Project launches with more than $400,000 in donations raised through ticket sales from Roan’s Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things pop-up concerts.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
As the book launches on Tuesday, Soare has already received overwhelmingly positive feedback from her clients and friends.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Based in Toronto but serving clients across North America and around the world, Vero launches ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a mandate to support both global and domestic brands that will be on full display and looking to maximize the impact of their sponsorships.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
SpaceX currently launches rockets from four sites — Vandenberg, Starbase in South Texas, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA's Kennedy Space Center, which are next door to each other on Florida's Space Coast.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The iOS app officially launches on October 17 and promises to change how players connect with fans, control their content, and monetize their digital presence.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Media from Japan, China, the US, UK and Australia, along with over 40,000 attendees, have assembled in Tokyo for a three-day celebration dubbed Fender Experience 2025, with new series launches, artist and master builder talks, guitar workshops and live shows across three venues.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Kremlin confirmed successful launches of a Yars ICBM, cruise missiles from Tu-95MS bombers, and a ballistic missile from a submarine in the Barents Sea.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The venue has hosted a slew of high-profile galas, corporate events, fashion shows, product launches, immersive experiences and social celebrations.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Wednesday’s ballistic missile launches by North Korea were the first of their kind since the country on May 8 tested short-range systems that simulated nuclear counterstrikes against US and South Korean forces.
—CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The most recent 100 launches were accomplished in one year and 10 months.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This coaster is wild mayhem, with two commanding launches that send you inverting and free-spinning into total bliss.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Its cookie drops — which occur on Monday mornings across the country — have become as hotly anticipated as new iPhone launches or Sabrina Carpenter’s latest surprise single.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launches
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Water From The Top First, water the plant over the top of the soil enough that water begins to drain from the bottom of the pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Oscar-winning director throws viewers into a high-stakes race against time as a single, deadly missile hurtles toward Chicago.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mississippi State dominated large chunks of the game, piling up 445 total yards and building a 24-point lead midway through the fourth, but Texas ultimately answered with a mixture of short-area throws and timely defensive stops, led by Ryan Wingo’s explosive receiving day (184 receiving yards).—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The takeoffs from the bombers' home base were also tracked by aviation enthusiasts using commercially available software to track the aircraft that initially had their transponders activated.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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That would be Red Bull Rampage equivalent, like the blind takeoffs and dropping outta the sky three stories.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
15 Oct. 2025
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Lozano has had an up-and-down season, limited to 22 starts (out of 34 MLS games) by nagging hamstring injuries, logging nine goals and 10 assists but growing visibly frustrated on the field with incessant fouling by opponents and tactical congestion.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In his first three postseason starts, Snell has allowed just two runs on six hits over 21 innings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile the Magisterium has come under the control of one Marcel Delamare, an ideologue who establishes a quasi-fascist regime in Britain.—
Lev Grossman,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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The faculty group said the question was specifically meant to address the controversial antisemitism bill — AB 715 — Newsom signed earlier this month, which establishes a new Office of Civil Rights and a statewide Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator in an effort to rein in antisemitism in schools.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here, for now, are three pressing questions as the offseason commences.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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After 2029 the moon will pass south of the Pleiades until the next series commences in 2042.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Captives of a human trafficking ring, their fight for survival turns even more desperate when a violent storm hurls their container into the ocean.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The collision hurls Keevik toward me, nearly tossing me into the water.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Esther isn’t using their beginnings as a weapon, but as a lesson.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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During the interview, the singer discussed success and her career beginnings and shared that her dream was to become a movie director.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Launches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launches. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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