LAUNCHED Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

launched

verb

past tense of launch

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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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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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 Divine, which similarly features a scrolling feed of six-second videos, officially launched last week after nine months of development and beta testing. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 In 2025, Good Work Austin, a nonprofit that advocates for restaurant workers, launched a small pilot program with Central Health to help local food workers enroll in Sendero plans and cover their premiums. — Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026 The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched an investigation into an incident on Saturday night appearing to involve Durham fast bowler Brydon Carse. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 By 2023, the World Health Organization declared that loneliness was an international health concern and launched a commission to strengthen social connection. — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 On third-and-6, Nussmeier launched a deep pass down the left sideline to wide receiver Andrew Armstrong, and a pass interference call set the Chiefs up at the Buccaneers’ 15-yard line. — Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 The investigation The Rochester Police Department launched an investigation into Snookie’s killing that would span years, chasing lead after lead. — Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026 In 1971, Nasdaq launched the world’s first electronic stock quotation system, connecting OTC market makers across the country through a decentralized network and bringing real-time price transparency to thousands of securities. — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Ukraine's air force said Russian forces launched several missiles and 106 drones into the country in its latest barrage, of which three missiles and 85 drones were shot down or otherwise suppressed. — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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As for other homegrown brands, Moonglaze, founded by makeup artist Yara Alnamlah, launched at Sephora Middle East earlier this year, the first Saudi brand to launch at the retailer.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
What to do nearby With a history that pre-dates Florence—it was founded by the Etruscans -Fiesole is a pretty hilltop village that lies a 20-minute shuttle bus ride from the centre of Florence.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

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The recovery ended a search that began on July 31 after the expedition, led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja, was swept away by an avalanche on Broad Peak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
According to a new study published in Geology, the massive escarpment formed around 800 million to 750 million years ago as the ancient supercontinent Rodinia began to break apart.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

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Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Clancy then ingested prescription medication, slashed her wrists and neck with a knife, and apparently threw herself head first out of a second-story window, resulting in permanent paralysis from the sternum down.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

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The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Nor have the researchers yet established the process’s industrial environmental or economic balance.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of established

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The person hurled the toy during the third quarter of the Dream’s 124-88 win, recalling a trend that began last season when objects were thrown onto the court at various games.

— Zach Powell, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Video shows the moments when the man, who appears to be a United States Postal Service employee, hurled an object at a rare albino peacock and then hit it with a stick last week.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurled

Verb

The investment bank initiated coverage of UMB Financial with an overweight rating.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Police had earlier initiated a welfare check for the man the day before and had unsuccessfully searched for him until area residents found the remains in the pasture.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiated

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The nature of college football is that star players can emerge from relative anonymity, which makes predicting who will be the biggest before the season has even started a difficult endeavor.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Alternative fuel sources saving some money for districts The Council Rock School District in lower Bucks County started migrating to propane back in the 2022-23 school year.

— Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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