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as in began
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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as in died
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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Recent Examples of kicked off
Paris Couture Week, which the American designer’s Monday morning show kicked off, is for fantasy.
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CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s discussion kicked off a yearlong planning push that would take years — or even decades — to fully realize.
—Mark Dee
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
The Frost scoring kicked off with defender Kendall Cooper’s first career PWHL goal, just under five minutes into the game.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor kicked off the ceremony with a brief speech thanking the audience, both in person and those watching the livestream, while providing a preamble that gestured at the ongoing conversations about the role of AI in film.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The journey kicked off with a party-like atmosphere.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
Flanked by Ryder, Hunter and Jules, Guy kicked off his Flavortown Tailgate ahead of the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
On the same day the 2026 Sundance Film Festival kicked off, the Academy this morning announced an impressive four nominations for one of last year’s most memorable success stories.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
At her brand's event, Rare Beauty and TEZZA kicked off the launch of their collaboration, the TEZZA ‘Rare’ Filter, a limited edition warm glow filter, inspired by the new powder bronzer.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s discussion kicked off a yearlong planning push that would take years — or even decades — to fully realize.
—Mark Dee
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
The Frost scoring kicked off with defender Kendall Cooper’s first career PWHL goal, just under five minutes into the game.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor kicked off the ceremony with a brief speech thanking the audience, both in person and those watching the livestream, while providing a preamble that gestured at the ongoing conversations about the role of AI in film.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The journey kicked off with a party-like atmosphere.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
Flanked by Ryder, Hunter and Jules, Guy kicked off his Flavortown Tailgate ahead of the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
On the same day the 2026 Sundance Film Festival kicked off, the Academy this morning announced an impressive four nominations for one of last year’s most memorable success stories.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
At her brand's event, Rare Beauty and TEZZA kicked off the launch of their collaboration, the TEZZA ‘Rare’ Filter, a limited edition warm glow filter, inspired by the new powder bronzer.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked off
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Celebs began wearing the anti-ICE pins at Sundance Film Festival and the Golden Globes.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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That spirit led him to cofound Hummingbird Resources a year earlier, which began as a grassroots exploration company and today operates mines in three West African countries.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mickey Lolich, remembered as the Tigers’ hero in the 1968 World Series, has died, the Tigers announced.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nancy has three children, including son Camron Guthrie, with late husband Charles Guthrie, who died in 1988 of a heart attack.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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That all changed Wednesday evening, when the Metro Mesa League opener commenced between the two schools at Olympian.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, Robbie revealed her natural curls as the Wuthering Heights press tour commenced.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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After a flurry of punches that would have felled a lesser team and coach, the Owls are still standing.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Antoine’s trees were eventually felled after the plantation changed hands multiple times after the death of enslaver Roman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins started the month of February with a goalie fight during their Stadium Series matchup at the home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Strong got the run started with a three-point play and the Huskies sliced through Tennessee's pressure defense for layups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The late monarch passed away on the estate in September 2022.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Days after Mayor Christopher Clark passed away, the city continues to mourn.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into the Pretti shooting, US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Brooklyn native Richard Beavers opened his eponymous Bed-Stuy gallery in 2007 with a mission to promote diverse works for contemporary art.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Paramedics checked out three people, but none went to the hospital.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Soon, however, Sarah began not feeling well and her OBGYN told her to get checked out at a hospital.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Kicked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20off. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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