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kick-starts

Definition of kick-startsnext
present tense third-person singular of kick-start

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-starts
Verb
  • The application jump-starts a city-approvals process, complete with public hearings, where the City Council would have the final say over what can and can’t be built.
    Rose Evans January 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Something jump-starts inside her.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, when Victor accidentally resurrects a dead Victorian-era woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), he's transported to the much more lively Land of the Dead — ultimately forcing him to choose between his mortal fiancée and his new corpse bride.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.
    Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.
    Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
  • With Riordan penning scripts and serving as a producer, this show faithfully revives fan-favorite elements while embracing the youthful spirit of its main characters.
    James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This is a crucial work of history that revitalizes conversations around workers’ rights and will continue to instill its wisdom and inspiration in new generations of laborers fighting for dignity.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Words + Music revitalizes the audio series launched by Audible in 2021.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The brand’s formulations are crafted without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or harsh chemicals, reflecting Cartwright’s commitment to clean skincare that gently rejuvenates and locks in moisture.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
  • The former helps to destroy acne-causing bacteria and reduce sebum production, while the latter rejuvenates and soothes, making for a comprehensive three-minute treatment to calm and clarify skin.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The creators claim that its 10,000-mAh battery recharges from flat to 80% in 24 minutes, with the robot returning to the dock to empty and charge on longer jobs.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The battery lasts for up to 40 minutes and recharges quickly.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Kick-starts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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