as in starts
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 kickoffs
Texas Tech recently banned the throwing of tortillas onto the field during kickoffs, a practice that stretches back decades.
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Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Red Raiders were penalized twice for their fans throwing tortillas on the field during kickoffs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Some were bigger, like eliminating kickoffs.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Etienne set the Panthers up with great field position throughout the afternoon, making electric returns off both punts and kickoffs.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Caleb Sylvia kicked field goals of 47 and 25 yards and sent all seven of his kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s an 89-yard differential to go along with being minus-9 in overall starting field position and a whopping minus-19 on kickoffs.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Williams, who for many years was the person on KU’s sideline to race onto the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium turf to retrieve the tee after kickoffs, from 1970 until 2020 didn’t miss a KU football home game.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Red Raiders were penalized twice for their fans throwing tortillas on the field during kickoffs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Some were bigger, like eliminating kickoffs.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Etienne set the Panthers up with great field position throughout the afternoon, making electric returns off both punts and kickoffs.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Caleb Sylvia kicked field goals of 47 and 25 yards and sent all seven of his kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s an 89-yard differential to go along with being minus-9 in overall starting field position and a whopping minus-19 on kickoffs.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Williams, who for many years was the person on KU’s sideline to race onto the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium turf to retrieve the tee after kickoffs, from 1970 until 2020 didn’t miss a KU football home game.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kickoffs
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Lozano has had an up-and-down season, limited to 22 starts (out of 34 MLS games) by nagging hamstring injuries, logging nine goals and 10 assists but growing visibly frustrated on the field with incessant fouling by opponents and tactical congestion.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In his first three postseason starts, Snell has allowed just two runs on six hits over 21 innings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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Esther isn’t using their beginnings as a weapon, but as a lesson.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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During the interview, the singer discussed success and her career beginnings and shared that her dream was to become a movie director.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Media from Japan, China, the US, UK and Australia, along with over 40,000 attendees, have assembled in Tokyo for a three-day celebration dubbed Fender Experience 2025, with new series launches, artist and master builder talks, guitar workshops and live shows across three venues.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Metabolic tests can be helpful baselines to assess your risk of developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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Risk-mapping across business units, reassessing compliance as a governance responsibility, and exploring voluntary certifications or alliances establish new baselines for trust and safety.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Kickoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickoffs. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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