1
as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
I'll kick off the discussion on ethics with this question
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2
as in to die
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
a political cycle in which an election marks not only the end of one campaign but also the kickoff for the next one
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Recent Examples of kick off
Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
The brand's Earth Day sale kicked off over the weekend and will run through tomorrow.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
And right in time for the tour’s kickoff in Los Angeles on April 28 at SoFi Stadium, there’s a wave of events, exhibits and community activities celebrating the city’s Black cowboy culture.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The new research kicked off an effort to strengthen pollution rules.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
The brand's Earth Day sale kicked off over the weekend and will run through tomorrow.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
Often described as the first major award show of the season, the Golden Globes are usually scheduled for the first weekend in January as a kickoff to awards campaigning in the new year.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
And right in time for the tour’s kickoff in Los Angeles on April 28 at SoFi Stadium, there’s a wave of events, exhibits and community activities celebrating the city’s Black cowboy culture.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick off
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Yet Jesus becomes angered by the desecration of the temple and begins tipping over the merchants' tables in the holy place while wielding a righteous whip.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Hyman then put the Oilers ahead for good with their third goal on a play that began innocently enough, with Nugent-Hopkins sending the puck off the boards after a faceoff in the Kings’ end.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The funeral for Pope Francis, who died Monday, will take place Saturday at 4 a.m. ET in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The first pope from Latin America died on Monday, April 21 at 88.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Type 1: The Starting Goal The first type of financial goal is the one set at the beginning of a financial journey.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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There were language gaps, especially at the beginning.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Check out our growing guides on fast-growing summer flower seeds and how to start seeds indoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sales are falling partly due to rising competition from other automakers’ EV offerings, especially in China.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Graduates go wild for Trump’s commencement pledge 3.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Limestone’s final commencement takes place Saturday.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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In reality, the pricing-in may commence before the earnings are disclosed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The 40-year-old Stearns came of age right as Pat Riley took over and the Knicks commenced their annual playoff battles with the Bulls, Pacers and eventually Riley’s Heat.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Barker says the league has embraced the two different viewing perspectives of seeing players live on site or with their families elsewhere after conducting a fully virtual draft during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of National Social Security Month in 2020 and it was not reinstated during the Biden administration.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Kick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20off. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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