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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
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.
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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
Glen DeCecco, a former state command sergeant major of the Rhode Island National Guard, took in the atmosphere with his friend, Joe Forge, across Route 1, three hours before the Wild Card matchup kicked off.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Awards Season has officially kicked off with the 83rd annual Golden Globes.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Johnson and the Bears’ players celebrated in the locker room as Johnson kicked off his postgame speech with an explicit message.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Glen DeCecco, a former state command sergeant major of the Rhode Island National Guard, took in the atmosphere with his friend, Joe Forge, across Route 1, three hours before the Wild Card matchup kicked off.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Awards Season has officially kicked off with the 83rd annual Golden Globes.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Johnson and the Bears’ players celebrated in the locker room as Johnson kicked off his postgame speech with an explicit message.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked off
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The protest comes amid ongoing unrest in Iran, where demonstrations that began over economic grievances have spread nationwide, evolving into a direct challenge to Iran's clerical leadership.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Using products by celeb-favorite skin care brand iS Clinical, Flores began by cleansing Williams' skin with the lightweight Cleansing Complex before spraying his skin with a Copper Firming Mist.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Shillinglaw says the most powerful stop is the small town of Ypres, where the Last Post Ceremony has been held nearly every night since the end of World War I to honor the men who died on the front lines in Flanders.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cain died at the scene, and Hayslip died in a hospital a week later.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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No tariffs decision Tuesday’s argument commenced after the Supreme Court released its next batch of opinions in cases argued earlier this term.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2026
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Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has officially commenced harbor trials for Hull 096, a 426 foot (130-meter) vessel that holds the title of the world’s largest battery-electric ship.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 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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For every tree felled in the development of the hotel, two saplings were planted, and what's more, for every day that a guest decides to forgo housekeeping, a new tree will be planted (there's a nifty switch in your room so staff know).—
Grainne McBride,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Recently, Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, passed away at age 80.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just five days later, his mother, Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, passed away following a long illness, drawing even larger numbers to throng the sprawling capital to pay their respects.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pruneyard Cinemas opened to a lot of fanfare in 2018, but its owners have been running uphill — and losing ground — since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The business initially opened as a supply store, then added a taproom and eventually a restaurant.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 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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