running start

NOUN

flying start

Synonyms

WEAK

quick start

NOUN

head start

Synonyms

WEAK

first crack

NOUN

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginning dawn kickoff opening outset

STRONG

birth commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation foundation inauguration inception initiation introduction leaving onset origin source spring takeoff

WEAK

alpha arrival coming day one first step flying start jump-off setting-out square one start-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

close completion consequence death effect exit outgrowth result termination

WEAK

stop

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running start

If he can deliver successful AI products before he departs, Cook can secure his legacy as one of the great tech executives, while giving his successor a running start.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025

If you're ready to try interval running, start small.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2025

"Threads will be off to a running start as it is built upon the Instagram platform with its massive user base and if users adopt Threads, advertisers will be following closely behind."

From Reuters ● Jul. 6, 2023

Curling around in the backcourt, Edney got a running start as he took the inbounds pass from Cameron Dollar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2023

For this historic attempt, a running start was necessary.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

running start

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