LAUNCH Synonyms: 201 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈlȯnch

Definition of launch

as in to establish

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 to begin

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 to throw

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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launch

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noun

as in takeoff

a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) the reporters held their collective breath as they silently watched the space shuttle's launch

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as in start

the point at which something begins we are at the launch of a new age of space exploration

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Recent Examples of launch

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Mason said police have launched a joint investigation with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, whose trappers captured and killed the animal. — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 On fourth-and-1 from the Indiana 38, Sayin launched a play-action pass toward the end zone, and Smith leaped over everyone else to haul it in for a 38-yard touchdown that put Ohio State up 19-7. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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Chanel hosted a cozy cocktail hour at The Twenty Two New York on Thursday for the launch of their new Originators program with The Women’s Prize Trust to support emerging female writers. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The live event follows THR‘s launch this week of its inaugural Animation Power List, which recognizes the most influential executives and talents in animation. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for launch

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But a key rationale for eligibility rules is to establish bright-line, predictable rules that should promote fair play and competition, with colleges, coaches and athletes treated similarly in similar situations.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Since establishing his label in Paris in 1937, Roger Vivier became known for experimentation with form, materials and heel shapes — a vocabulary creative director Gherardo Felloni continues to mine today.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of establish

Verb

Years ago, Maximilian Schnell left his job and his life in Paris and began a nomadic lifestyle on his bicycle.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Tesla began taking $50,000 reservations—or $250,000 for one of 1,000 limited Founders Series cars—and targeted a 2020 launch.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

Young men from the village threw stones back, Khrzhanovskiy said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
That sudden ascent, for a band spiritually in league with the Velvet Underground and Suicide, led some to wonder what exactly happened behind the social media scenes to get them there (one conspiratorial phrase got thrown around in particular).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of throw

Noun

Grimes‘ next album is finally ready for takeoff, but don’t expect any songs about ex Elon Musk — yet.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
Archer Aviation — The developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft gained 3% after Barclays assumed coverage of the stock with an overweight rating.

— Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of takeoff

Verb

Autonomous agents are beginning to participate in commerce on behalf of businesses, making decisions, initiating transactions and interacting with other systems at machine speed.

— Alex Zuck, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Rothschild & Co Redburn initiates MiniMed as buy The firm said the insulin pump company has a competitive advantage.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of initiate

Verb

Holmes was convicted of fraud in 2018 and sentenced to just over 11 years in federal prison, commencing in May 2023.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 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 commence

Verb

The settlers hurled stones with slings and set the groves on fire, chasing a group of journalists about 80 yards from the scene.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The protest turned violent when a group of young people wearing masks hurled rocks at riot police, who responded with stun grenades, tear gas and a water cannon.

— Reuters, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

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