launching

verb

present participle of launch
1
as in establishing
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 beginning
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 throwing
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 launching The rocket was left flying in deep space after launching a commercial Moon lander in 2025. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 In 2023, the Foundation moved into a different level of maturity, launching a wellness marketplace and café, based on nourishment for mind, body and spirit. — Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Recently launched BlackSun Private Equity, with principals from the world of politics, sports and entertainment, is launching its first fund with $1 billion raised so far. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 The clip went viral, launching widespread speculation about Harp's role in the White House and widespread criticism of Ossoff by conservative figures. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Phia was founded in a Stanford dorm room by Gates and her roommate Sophia Kianni, officially launching in April 2025. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 The governor’s safety officials should meet with their counterparts in New York to understand their training, and the mechanics of launching a similar program here. — Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The Gwangju Biennale Pavilion is a relatively new feature to the South Korean exhibition, launching in 2018. — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Sabio previously ran for Fairfax County School Board before launching his congressional campaign. — Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launching
  1. establishing
  2. beginning
  3. throwing
  4. founding
  5. commencing
  6. hurling
  7. initiating
  8. starting
Verb
  • Netanyahu’s government, the most nationalist and religious in Israel’s history, has boasted of establishing over 100 new settlements.
    — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Turkey’s Defense Ministry confirmed Thursday that Ankara is participating in meetings in Jeddah aimed at establishing the coalition.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishing
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  • For Alexandre Gobillard, production director at the Gobillard & Fils Champagne house, beginning the harvest in mid-August was once almost unthinkable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The sale officially runs from August 20 through September 3, following a three-day preview beginning August 17.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of beginning
Verb
  • As the chase ensued, police said the suspect began throwing various items out the window.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Tension seemed to boil over for Jackson, as he was suspended for a period or two of practice after throwing a punch in a scuffle with Giants defenders.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of throwing
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  • Marsh, alongside a coterie that included his friend and mentor Lester Bangs, launched his career as a critic and founding editor and writer of the highly influential Creem rock magazine in the late 1960s.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The agents worked for The Spaventa Group (TSG), a Long Island financial firm founded by Andrew Spaventa, a former broker who spent years selling pre-IPO investments before founding TSG in 2020.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of founding
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  • Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB/AFP via Getty Images The Norway squad touched down to a traditional water cannon salute before commencing their homecoming parade in the capital.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • Following Samsung's typical pattern, pre-orders for the new devices, including the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the innovative Z Fold 8 Wide, are anticipated to open immediately on July 22, with sales likely commencing around Friday, August 7.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of commencing
Verb
  • The storm was still hurling in a few bands of rain to Kauai early Monday, but its worst conditions are now over with, giving residents and officials space to deal with its aftermath.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan released the child, after which he was handcuffed and is accused of hurling insults at the responding police officer, according to the police report.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurling
Verb
  • Greenland's government said late last month that White Flame Energy did not have the necessary approvals before initiating this operation.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both partners should share responsibility for initiating connection and creating the conditions where desire can develop.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of initiating
Verb
  • Organizers are just starting to open those initial capsules up.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The teen—who’s rumored to be starting her own beauty company—paired a cropped strapless top with a matching maxiskirt.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of starting

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