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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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Ishara Kami died after she was hit by a sliding vehicle along Brownsville Road in December and City of Pittsburgh officials said that the weather conditions at the time likely caused the driver to lose control of his vehicle.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The autopsy report, however, is only a classification of how the person died and does in itself not imply that the death was intentional or determine any criminal culpability.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Officials then searched the children’s home and commenced an air and ground search.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2012, whiskey production commenced at the distillery, with bottles hitting the market a few years later.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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For about a month, nobody had any idea who had felled the tree, and nobody could work out why it had been done.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The greatest damage appeared concentrated in the North Bay, where gusty winds felled numerous trees.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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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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Jackson announced his dad's death in 2024 On July 16, 2024, Jackson announced that his father passed away at 70 years old.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Since L’approche, some have passed away, others are growing increasingly elderly, and still more younger people are arriving on the scene, moving into vacation homes and trying their hand at recreational farming.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 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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“Kicked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20off. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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