KICKED OFF Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

kicked off

verb

past tense of kick off

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 Other notable observations The backup quarterback battle kicked off with Joe Milton receiving the second-team reps and Sam Howell working with the third-team group. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Bill kicked off the July 29 podcast episode by thanking O’Connell for being the first one to introduce him and Giuliana. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 In the hours before the fifth annual Beehive Block Party kicked off on Saturday, the venue was, appropriately, abuzz. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Maybe one or two people will need to get kicked off the island. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Buc-ee’s, the ultra-popular travel center chain, has kicked off construction on its first North Carolina location in Mebane. — Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 Agentic systems represent the latest phase of the generative AI boom kicked off by the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Hollister and Lollapalooza are expanding their relationship that kicked off last year. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 The attacks also coincide with the multi-day funeral for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the joint US-Israel operation that kicked off the war. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

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In one instance, Moreno alleged that Miller, 37, began verbally harassing one of her attorneys following a court hearing in May 2026.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
The financial institution which began expanding its footprint in the region a few years ago, is planning to open branches in the Berewick neighborhood of southwest Charlotte at 9424 Steele Creek Road and at 8830 Lindholm Drive in Huntersville.

— Chase Jordan July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of began

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The two crew members — one Greek and one Danish national — died when their helicopter collided with another near the seaside area of Psatha while tackling the fire that started Friday morning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator later determined the newborn died by homicide, finding that the child died from entrapment after being placed and tied inside a plastic trash bag beneath bloody paper towels and other garbage.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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And so commenced a literally explosive weekend of celebrations across the five boroughs, which culminated in a ticker-tape parade on June 18 to City Hall.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
Work commenced on the record three months after Drewchin welcomed the arrival of her first child, Nova, a period in which she was consumed with the reality and potentialities of being a new parent.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of commenced

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Work that once required specialized support can now be started by almost anyone with a prompt.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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The meticulous renovation of Gresham Palace, which opened as a Four Seasons in 2006, set the bar high for the numerous other restoration jobs currently underway.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
In July, Boots opened its second beauty-only store in Bristol, a big university city in southwest England.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

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Vegas played much of the night without center William Karlsson, who was being checked out on the bench for an apparent upper-body injury.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Mac Jones did not throw Wednesday because of a sore shoulder that checked out clean and should be ready for training camp, which is expected to open July 25 or 26.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026

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