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set going

VERB

launch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence inaugurate institute introduce open start

STRONG

bow instigate jump originate

WEAK

break the ice break the seal embark upon get show on road kick off start ball rolling usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close complete conclude end finish stop

WEAK

hold keep

VERB

propel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive push send shoot thrust

STRONG

actuate force impel launch mobilize move press shove start

WEAK

set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade pull repress

STRONG

end finish stop

WEAK

hinder hold keep

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They were able to piece together a large data set, going back through those archives and others more than a decade to study what they'd seen.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Playing under a closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Djokovic needed 33 minutes to win the opening set, going a double break up before serving out the opener.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

James played 35 minutes, five more than the informal goal the coaches and medical team set going into the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Did the acclaim change your mind set going into the second season?

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2020

When the labours of repair had all been planned and set going he took to a quiet life, writing a great deal and going through all his notes.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

set going

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