launched

verb

past tense of launch
1
as in founded
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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2
as in began
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 threw
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 launched Russia launched more than 20 attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region overnight into Sunday, using drones and an aerial bomb, according to local authorities. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 According to Ukrainian authorities, over 153 Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were launched at Ukraine from Russia, mainly targeting large department stores and warehouses. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 153 drones along with an unspecified number of cruise missiles into the country in its latest round of attacks. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Israel launched a ground invasion following an extensive aerial bombardment of Hamas’s military infrastructure, including its vast network of subterranean tunnels. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026 And with thousands of additional satellites being launched, finding a reliable way to retire them safely could become increasingly important. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 When the Gulf state launched its golden visa in 2019, the government offered 10-year residency to people who could invest at least $545,000 into property as well as to researchers, teachers and specialized talent. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 The war continues Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia has launched more than 4,000 strike drones, bombs and missiles against his country over the past week. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026 In July 2026, the Air Force announced that a YFQ-44A had launched an AIM-120 air-to-air missile during a live-fire test against a digital target. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launched
  1. founded
  2. began
  3. threw
  4. established
  5. commenced
  6. hurled
  7. initiated
  8. started
Verb
  • Brandon McElroy, who founded the nonprofit Green Air Solutions to lead the fight against J7, said in an interview that the denial was a decisive win.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That announcement came after Wedgewood was asked to comment on the findings of an investigation into its work by FiftyPlusOne, a website founded by former staff of the data-journalism site FiveThirtyEight.
    — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of founded
Verb
  • The latest push to end the practice began in June after an 18-year-old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway carriage.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s push to rename geographic landmarks began on his first day back in office.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of began
Verb
  • Hurts played in that game without limitation, the team said, and threw for 220 yards and a touchdown.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Dalton threw one pass — an interception — in a loss at Chicago and was eventually cut.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of threw
Verb
  • Neither party appears to have established much credibility with independent voters on the issue.
    — Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The agency was established in 2021 to make sure electrical utilities work to reduce the risk of wildfires caused by their equipment.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of established
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  • Jeon gave birth just before filming commenced and felt concerned about what the movie would require of her.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The evening commenced with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as literary and fashion insiders arrived at the private members club.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of commenced
Verb
  • For over a week, protesters have hurled rocks, flares, firebombs and fireworks at police who have used batons and tear gas in clashes in the city center.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Big ups to Michael Bratton, aka SEC Mike, who hurled a few verbal thunderbolts at CFP overlords during a recent on-air visit with ESPN’s Paul Finebaum.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurled
Verb
  • Published on October 15 and initiated by Daniela Horn, the founder of Van Horn gallery, the letter centers around an event that was initially set to be staged at the city’s Heinrich Heine Institute on October 26.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Options trading in both stocks leaned bullish after the open Wednesday, with Meta options looking particularly one-sided as traders bought more calls than puts and more put trades likely initiated by sellers than buyers.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of initiated
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  • Then Patrick Mahomes started to look healthier, and Kenneth Walker III took off on what appears to be, through five games, an MVP-level campaign.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Whereas Friday’s game was over by halftime, this game was just getting started.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of started

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