1
as in founds
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
after retiring, he launched a small company devoted to making medical devices
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in begins
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she launched a career in journalism after quitting acting school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in throws
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
infantrymen launching grenades at the nest of machine gunners
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
2
as in starts
the point at which something begins
we are at the launch of a new age of space exploration
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of launches
Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
When the camera zooms in on Haines, the gnat can be seen buzzing around above her head (as evidenced in Entertainment Weekly's extremely serious investigative photos below) before Goldberg launches her military action and claps her hands while Haines speaks.
—EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s clear in how Gemini is used throughout the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which is now accessed by holding down the power button that launches a floating Gemini portal.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The skills required to successfully run a social media company that derives most of its revenues from advertising have essentially no overlap with those needed to run a car company, and certainly nothing in common with those needed to run a company that builds and launches rockets.
—Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The Iranian attack came amid weeks of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory and Hezbollah rocket launches towards northern Israel.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Epic launches tools to self-publish on its mobile store.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Allure Daily Beauty Blast Get the latest beauty news and product launches in your inbox daily.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
When the camera zooms in on Haines, the gnat can be seen buzzing around above her head (as evidenced in Entertainment Weekly's extremely serious investigative photos below) before Goldberg launches her military action and claps her hands while Haines speaks.
—EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s clear in how Gemini is used throughout the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which is now accessed by holding down the power button that launches a floating Gemini portal.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The skills required to successfully run a social media company that derives most of its revenues from advertising have essentially no overlap with those needed to run a car company, and certainly nothing in common with those needed to run a company that builds and launches rockets.
—Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The Iranian attack came amid weeks of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory and Hezbollah rocket launches towards northern Israel.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Epic launches tools to self-publish on its mobile store.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for launches
Verb
-
The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
-
The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
This focused approach not only maximizes your limited resources but also establishes your brand as an authority in a specific space.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
-
This brain map establishes a baseline against which future experimental connectomes can be compared.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Young Data Scientists League, a non-profit organization focusing on empowering middle and high school students to use data science in creating public good, initiates new projects around AI ethics.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
-
These initiates concluded just as the federal student loan system is experiencing unprecedented upheaval due to legal challenges seeking to block President Biden’s student loan forgiveness initiatives.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
This skill starts with your own life.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
How to hike the Broadside Trail in Flagstaff The Broadside Trail starts high in the hills around Schultz Tank.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Sometimes, things just go wrong; the incorrect patch is pushed, or an update introduces new vulnerabilities.Stephanie Domas, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
-
The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
The bourbon opens with toffee, dark chocolate, and cinnamon flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
This finding opens new avenues for treating injuries without the usual side effects of scarring.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Taiyo Watanabe The unusual form also creates an intimate rooftop terrace, where the couple and their children can enjoy treetop views, and an overhang that shades the entrance.Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near launches
Cite this Entry
“Launches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launches. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share