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 But the Kansas City Irish Fest (began in 2003), SantaCaliGon Days (dates to 1940) and the ongoing Kansas City Renaissance Festival (50th season) merely kicked off a month packed with festivals that area folks have celebrated for decades. — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 The conversation kicked off with a discussion of faith and the rush to scientifically explain away events that may be divinely touched. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Eowers said his family is probably about to get kicked off of Medicare. — Maven Navarro updated August 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The pair’s love-hate working relationship kicked off quickly. — Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 The surprise drop kicked off a 60-day countdown for the reissue. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Although the autumn respiratory illness season hasn’t kicked off, and flu and RSV activity remain low, there’s a growing summer wave of Covid-19. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 While Corky Kell games kicked off the GHSA season last week, the first full Friday of high school football is this week. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Iceman matches For All the Dogs, which kicked off its time at the summit in October 2023 and also earned 11 periods in charge. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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The Procession of Lights on Wednesday began at the People’s Salvation Cathedral, known as the National Cathedral, which is the world’s largest Christian Orthodox church.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron began calling his own pitches on July 24 against the Detroit Tigers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of began

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On September 9, the Prince of Wales will represent the British royal family at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, who died at 89 years old on August 28.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
Dotson was taken to a hospital and died about nine hours after he was shot.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of died

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At first glance, the second-guessing commenced as Leading Change had only two career starts to his credit.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The game commenced with four unanswered scores from Jenks and sloppy play from Southlake Carroll that included a handful of early penalties, messy substitutions and a lack of rhythm.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of commenced

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Rincker, a German immigrant, was known for casting the bell that hung from the first Cook County Courthouse, which was felled by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Frightened that she may be plagued by the same mental illness that felled her mom, Gemma stubbornly refuses to believe anything is wrong.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fell

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With incomings, Newcastle’s summer started with a whimper and ended with a bang, a slow-burn of early rejections from high-profile targets which did little to ease a sense of disquiet among supporters.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
All four celebs started dipping their toes into fall fashion early this year, reaching for fisherman, funnel-neck, and crewneck sweaters while traveling, sipping coffee, and cooking with Ina Garten.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of started

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With a runner at second, Patrick Bailey opened the 10th with a single off Kyle Finnegan (3-1).

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Located in a free trade zone on the outskirts of Lagos, the Dangote Refinery opened two years ago and has become the main supplier of fuels to the Nigerian market, as well as a jet fuel exporter to Europe.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of opened

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Lamb checked out of the room the next day, and a housekeeper found three large trash bags filled with bloody towels and linens that were also soiled with human waste, according to the report.

— David Goodhue August 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
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

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