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 Tod’s is getting ahead of the game, launching Digital Product Passports on its website with the help of Renoon, which is specializing in helping companies meet upcoming regulatory requirements. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 If approved, the city could start a public outreach campaign at the start of next year with the program launching in March 2027. — Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Cameras finally rolled in the fall of 2025, launching an accelerated process to ready the film for Blair’s return to Sundance in 2026. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 FilmQuest is also launching its genre film market this year, which will include 20-40 additional feature films curated for distribution and sales. — William Earl, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation is launching a new late-night series called Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Jazz Club. — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The new film captures a production that has now played more than 150 shows across four continents since launching in September 2025. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 The rocket was left flying in deep space after launching a commercial Moon lander in 2025. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launching
  1. establishing
  2. beginning
  3. throwing
  4. founding
  5. commencing
  6. hurling
  7. initiating
  8. starting
Verb
  • Most recently, the Los Padres National Forest issued an order, effective Friday night, establishing an emergency closure for the Monterey Ranger District.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The expansion of settlements crisscrossing the West Bank threatened the hope of establishing a contiguous Palestinian state there.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishing
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  • Search and rescue efforts are only just beginning, and these first hours are filled with uncertainty, but also with hope.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Grannell has made other threats this year, beginning five months ago, according to the account of an FBI special agent that is described in a criminal complaint.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of beginning
Verb
  • Right now the only person who likes Heather is Carmella, and that’s because Heather is throwing some work Carmella’s way and trying to find a law school apartment for her daughter Cat.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Next happiest to see someone of Murray’s throwing and scrambling ability would be a defense tired of getting short breaks from an offense ranked last in third-down conversions.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of throwing
Verb
  • One person not surprised by Yancy’s win was Lauren Beth Gash, the founding chair of the Tenth Congressional District Democrats.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the dispute quickly escalated into a reputational crisis for the biennale, with artists from Taiwan and China condemning the name change as a betrayal of its founding ideals.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 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
  • Police said at the time Shao was a passenger, on her way home from a trip, when Reyes-Vargas drove into oncoming traffic to get around a traffic jam, initiating a head-on collision.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Interim Police Chief Doug Brinkley issued an executive order May 20 barring officers from initiating pursuits solely for minor traffic offenses or city ordinance violations unless something increases the seriousness of the incident.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of initiating
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  • From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop comfy travel outfits worth packing, with standout staples starting at just $15.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of starting

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“Launching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launching. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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