KICK-START Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

kick-start

verb

Definition of kick-start

as in to jump-start

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Recent Examples of kick-start Along the way, a Grammy Nomination and hit singles kick-started my career as a bassist. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 June 2026 On Friday afternoon, contractors placed scaffolding on the building to kick-start the removal, which was ordered to be completed by midnight. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Nuno’s side will kick-start a busy December with a trip to Sheffield United and will be at home on Boxing Day against Norwich City. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Roupp helped his own cause by making a nifty play to turn two in the sixth, spearing a comebacker behind his back before firing to shortstop Willy Adames to kick-start a 1-6-3 double play. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kick-start

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start

Verb

The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Brown was attempting to jump-start a vehicle in his family barn in Chaptico when a fire broke out the night of February 24.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Definition of jump-start

Verb

But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 26 June 2026
But some reporters seem compelled to resurrect its ghost to justify to fewer and fewer peers their bootstrapped existence.

— Gary Grasso, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of resurrect

Verb

With fans rooting for Carl and Aniya to rekindle their romance, curiosity about the Casa Amor contestant is at an all-time high.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026
While material is being removed, crews are still looking out for smoldering areas where a fire could rekindle and take off again, officials said.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of rekindle

Verb

The first step in revitalizing the Angels comes Saturday, in the draft.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
This opening follows several other announcements this year in an effort to revitalize the historic shopping district, including Mersea, Veronica Beard, Evereve and Love Shack Fancy.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026