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jumpstart

VERB

enliven

Synonyms

STRONGEST

electrify fire up galvanize hit the ground running inspirit lead revivify

STRONG

animate blaze a trail energize exhilarate inspire prompt rally wake up

WEAK

boost buoy encourage push revamp

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depress discourage disparage dispirit dissuade retard

STRONG

dampen pacify subdue tranquilize

WEAK

deter disable enfeeble inhibit

Example Sentences

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“If you’re carrying 15-20 extra pounds,” it says, “medications like Wegovy can help jumpstart your progress.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who took office in September, has promised to win back tourists as part of efforts to jumpstart the economy that has been held back by years of political turmoil.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Organizing committees hope an eye-catching presentation will generate excitement and jumpstart sponsorship negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

NASA, the main sponsor with experiments on board, is hoping for a successful moon landing next week as it seeks to jumpstart the lunar economy ahead of astronaut missions.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Approval of an effective treatment would jumpstart the development and implementation of an effective newborn test for the disease.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2024