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launching

NOUN
baptism
Synonyms
STRONG
ablution christening debut dedication immersion introduction purgation purge purification ritual sanctification sprinkling
WEAK
baptismal dunking lustration rite of passage
NOUN
cast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
casting
STRONG
ejection expulsion fling flinging heave heaving hurl hurling lob lobbing pitch pitching projection propulsion shooting sling slinging thrust thrusting toss tossing
Antonyms
WEAK
catch keeping retention
NOUN
conception
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fertilization origin
STRONG
formation germination impregnation inception initiation insemination invention outset start
Antonyms
STRONG
conclusion end ending finish
WEAK
abortion being concrete death
NOUN
debut
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appearance beginning inauguration introduction opener presentation
STRONG
admission bow entrance entree entrée graduating graduation incoming initiation
WEAK
coming out coming out party first step
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclusion end ending finish
WEAK
closing finale
NOUN
fling
Synonyms
STRONG
cast chuck firing heave hurl lob peg pitch shot slinging toss
NOUN
inauguration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commencement inaugural induction initiation launch opening
STRONG
institution investiture
WEAK
setting up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclusion end ending finish
WEAK
adjournment close
NOUN
installation
Synonyms
STRONG
accession coronation fitting furnishing inaugural induction installment investiture investment ordination positioning
WEAK
instatement placing setting up
NOUN
opening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commencement inauguration kickoff launch opener start
STRONG
birth dawn inception initiation onset outset
WEAK
coming out curtain-raiser
Antonyms
STRONGEST
completion end ending finish stop
STRONG
conclusion
WEAK
closing closure misfortune solid
NOUN
presentation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appearance delivery demonstration display introduction offering production proposal reception show submission
STRONG
act arrangement award bestowal conferral debut donation exhibition exposition giving investiture knockdown launch overture pitch present proposition remembrance rendition representation spiel staging
WEAK
coming out delivering dog and pony show sales pitch
Antonyms
STRONGEST
concealment hiding reality

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Launching the operation, US Central Command said its blockade applied to ships of all nations going to or from Iranian ports.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Launching the Lib Dem manifesto in Birmingham, leader Ed Davey said it was "time for change" and promised a cleaner city, safer streets and parks and work to end the housing crisis.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Launching the weekly Official UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart, it said it wanted to "highlight singles released by British artists" based on UK sales and streams.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Launching Station houses remote operating module, launcher and up to 16 interceptor missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Launching the boats now would be suicidal, but chances were they were about to be pitched into the water at any moment.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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