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 One of the major discussion points throughout this tournament – especially in Europe – has been about game times with many kickoffs coming late for the US East Coast or overnight for Europeans. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 Along with the hydration breaks, more evening kickoffs were scheduled in the hottest host cities to take advantage of cooler nighttime temperatures. — Carlos Roa, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026 The 2026 World Cup has already featured plenty of drama, memorable moments and results, but the last set of group-stage matches with simultaneous kickoffs is one of the best things in the sport. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 24 June 2026 While the matches drew protests against the Iranian regime, including some booing both times the national anthem was played before kickoffs, the crowds heavily favored and cheered loudly for the Iranian team. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Next month marks the one-year countdown to the Birmingham edition of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, and the couple has attended Invictus kickoffs together previously. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Incoom, a special teams ace, will be a primary member of the coverage teams on punts and kickoffs. — Mike Kaye june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 Fans who like Saturday games and dislike nighttime kickoffs should be quite pleased. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026 Those include the creation of the Sunday Night Soccer package, the allowance of more daytime kickoffs in colder-weather markets, and most recently the erasure of the MLS Season Pass package in favor of making the entire match inventory available for all Apple TV+ subscribers. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

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Noun

Golden Tempo has three wins and two third place finishes in five career starts while earning $4,633,000 on the track.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Kaitlyn Chen scored 16 points and Kayla Thornton added 15 as hot starts to the second and fourth quarters led them to victory.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of starts

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Johnson Products Company — which would later go on to manufacture Ultra Sheen, Classy Curl, Curly Perm and men’s cologne line Black Tie — was made from humble beginnings, grit and a revolutionary product idea.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Since its 2011 beginnings, the women’s competition has crowned just two other champs besides Sudo.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of beginnings

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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

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Most people picture rocket launches and astronaut missions, where SpaceX's dominance speaks for itself.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The hotel was one of the first to install a lobby DJ booth, and Radiohead hosted their press launches for OK Computer and Kid A here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of launches

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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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That instant readout traces back to 1991, when IBM first brought serve-speed radar to the Championships, planting radar guns behind the baselines.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Among the highlights are a 51 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity and a 13 percent reduction in energy intensity compared to FY2011 baselines.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

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