KICKOFFS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

kickoffs

noun

plural of kickoff

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 Because many transactions begin on Datasite before they are publicly announced, new deal kickoffs can provide an early indicator of M&A activity and emerging deal momentum. — Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Tyus, similarly, was a practice-squad call-up Sunday and returned kickoffs alongside Moore. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026 His other three kickoffs were in the end zone for touchbacks. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 Sep. 2026 The junior is beginning to turn heads inside the program and in the fanbase with his ability to flip the field as a punter and on kickoffs. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 Running back Jaylen Wright returned three kickoffs for 79 yards before leaving for good with a stinger in the second quarter. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 The Longhorns failed to secure two of Creekview’s kickoffs, gave up 9 yards on a fourth-and-5 at their 11-yard line that led to Creekview’s first touchdown, ran 18 plays compared to the Grizzlies’ 39 and had just 21 yards rushing. — Chip Saye, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Fighting Irish wide receiver Raghib Ismail steals the show by returning kickoffs 88 and 92 yards for touchdowns. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Here are a few of the kickoffs to check out across this FBS slate. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Before any physical fabrication starts, cell engineers use virtualization throughout the process.

— John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
With both teams off to strong starts, Tuesday’s contest presents the Panthers with an opportunity to close the gap and establish themselves as legitimate contenders in the conference title race.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of starts

Noun

Nubar is a Kurdish word symbolizing a fresh start and new beginnings, just like Mustafa's.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
One man who always has a lot to say is Josh Pate, the college football commentator who started from humble beginnings and is now one of the foremost voices in the sport.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of beginnings

Noun

Experts said the second earthquake began before the first had even ended, with the two onsets separated by just 39 seconds.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Anxiety disorders can persist into adulthood, particularly those disorders with early onsets and those that are left untreated.

— Elana Bernstein, The Conversation, 13 May 2022

Definition of onsets

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The United States still conducts more than twice as many launches and has more satellites in orbit than any other country.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Starlink disruptions Zelenskyy also said that for the second time this week, Ukraine received no advance warning about Russian ballistic missile launches.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of launches

Noun

In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.

— Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025

Definition of alphas

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Security teams have spent years developing behavioral baselines that identify unusual user activity.

— Sumit Dhawan, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The National Cotton Council (NCC) wrote that cotton sales to China have fallen more than 95 percent below historical baselines.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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