1
as in to begin
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 to die
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
a political cycle in which an election marks not only the end of one campaign but also the kickoff for the next one
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Recent Examples of kick off
Erin Clack, People.com, 30 June 2025
The 2025 summer season kicked off for Sandro in March, when the French brand announced its capsule collection inspired by artist Louise Bourgeois.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, and it’s become increasingly important in recent years as the unofficial kickoff to awards season.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
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After Laine and Smith were officially declared husband and wife, the celebration kicked off at a reception in the Circle Ballroom.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 June 2025
The 2025 summer season kicked off for Sandro in March, when the French brand announced its capsule collection inspired by artist Louise Bourgeois.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Noun
The match will be held on June 24 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, with kickoff at 7 p.m. ET.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, and it’s become increasingly important in recent years as the unofficial kickoff to awards season.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick off
Verb
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Thomas officially began to practice and compete with the women's swimmers in Fall 2021.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Sacramento’s search for a point guard began as soon as the Kings hired Scott Perry as their new general manager.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Three weeks later, on Thursday, Isidro Perez died in U.S. Immigration and Customs custody.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Of those deaths, the majority of firefighters died from a traumatic event related to their jobs, or a medical emergency.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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From acorn-sized beginnings to its towering oak tree proportions today, the concept of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in the Caribbean has developed into a dependable source of foreign capital for countries.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Bayern Munich have won the Champions League on six separate occasions while PSG finally got over the line this season with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan that could mark the beginning of an era of dominance for the French giants.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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As the euro and the dollar move in opposite directions, investors have started rebalancing their portfolios toward European equities.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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One of the notes came not long after jurors started deliberating and raised concerns from several jurors about another member of the panel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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However, that strategy could fall flat if Cuomo keeps his campaign alive.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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When her moment came to walk the red carpet three days later, a radiant Cassie held hands with Combs, her hair styled to fall just over her injured eyebrow and eye.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Harvard University graduates attend the university’s 374th commencement ceremony on May 29, 2025 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Alternative starting points could include the presentation of renderings, an application for permits, the purchasing of building supplies or the commencement of construction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2025
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In October 2022, the NFLPA commenced a System Arbitration alleging exactly that.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour, which commenced in 2022, launched a new North American leg in May with stadium dates through September.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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What's especially remarkable is that the system can recreate the user's own voice, thanks to a voice cloning algorithm trained on recordings made before the onset of ALS.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Kick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20off. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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