kick-started

verb

past tense of kick-start
as in jump-started

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-started
  1. jump-started
  2. resurrected
  3. revived
  4. revitalized
  5. rejuvenated
  6. resuscitated
Verb
  • And one way or another, though, Suamataia converted it all into fuel — and jump-started the rest of his career with a salvaging performance in the 2024 regular-season finale.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With Chicago already ahead 4-1, Peters jump-started an eight-run rally with a two-run homer off Justin Sterner in the seventh inning.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of jump-started
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  • The talks ultimately fizzled out and are unlikely to be resurrected anytime soon, the people said.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And the iconic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte was torn down in July but is set to be resurrected.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurrected
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  • As De Noche is revived following the casting of a new leading man, Christine Vachon is happy with the new version of the film.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After a complex slump, The Rumpus was revived and rebranded earlier this year by a literary power couple—Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of revived
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  • As part of the redevelopment project, Galataport also revitalized the surrounding neighborhood, introducing a large shopping complex while restoring historic buildings such as the Ottoman-era Paket Postanesi (post office).
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Blending ambient textures, trip-hop, techno and drum-and-bass into a new sonic language for mainstream pop, Orbit co-created an album that revitalized Madonna’s career while earning multiple Grammys and influencing a generation of producers.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of revitalized
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  • Despite the differences between the two writers, Salinger came away from the Ritz rejuvenated to write.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, the power demands of AI and the fuel crisis caused by the Iran war have rejuvenated interest in green energy.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejuvenated
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  • He was pulled from the water by lifeguards but could not be resuscitated.
    — Chip Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The victim was then transported to a hospital in Canton, where he was resuscitated by the medical team, the Canton City Fire Department confirmed to WKYC.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of resuscitated
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