kicked off

verb

past tense of kick off
1
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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2
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 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 The Together, Together tour kicked off May 16 in Amsterdam for 10 concerts at the Johan Cruyff Arena before moving on to Wembley Stadium on June 12. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026 The Ultimate universe line of comics revamped Marvel's greatest heroes for the 21st century, kicked off by a Spidey series that modernized the classic '60s origin tale and revamped his longtime supporting characters. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The event kicked off with an elaborate opening ceremony at La Seine Musicale, featuring French artists and esports stars, and an official press conference at Hôtel de Ville. — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Alysa Guffey Twenty minutes of remonstrance kicked off, with a long line of people waiting for a chance to speak. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026 Because the pop star, who kicked off her first concert Tuesday night at the Sunrise arena, was just forced to reschedule two stops (Brooklyn and Boston) on her Eternal Sunshine Tour, citing production challenges. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked off
  1. began
  2. died
  3. commenced
  4. fell
  5. started
  6. passed away
  7. opened
  8. checked out
Verb
  • After Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza began in October 2023, the Houthis launched missiles against Israel and began targeting shipping in the Red Sea.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • La Nueva De Zacatecas began in Zacatecas, Mexico nearly 60 years ago, when founder Don Arsenio Vázquez Muñoz started his first tortilla shop, called La Nueva.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
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  • Stacy co-sponsored a controversial bill that ultimately died in 2023, HB 419, which sought to ban gender transition procedures, hormones and puberty blockers for minors.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • One of the victims died at the hospital, Seattle Police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis said in a news briefing late Sunday.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of died
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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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  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fell
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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
Definition of started
Verb
  • His father was a closeted gay man who came out very late in life, then passed away at the age of 80.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2026
  • Her nephew — her brother’s son — also passed away in 2023, and the family hopes to bury them together.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of passed away
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  • Project Hail Mary, which was filmed for IMAX, opened with $28 million in global IMAX box office.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Meadow Plaza Shopping Center, which first opened in 1959, has long served as a neighborhood go-to spot for daily necessities.
    — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of opened
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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
Definition of checked out

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