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as in begins
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 dies
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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Recent Examples of kicks off
The women’s team starts with 12 non-conference bouts and kicks off conference play by hosting the Memphis Tigers on New Year’s Eve.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
This partnership kicks off during the Rockettes’ 100th anniversary year, right before the 2025 Christmas Spectacular opens on November 6.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
The announcement comes just as the group is about to hit the road again, with an American tour that kicks off September 10 in Chicago.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The day kicks off with live German music from Alpen Musikanten and a menu stacked with bratwursts, smoked meats and pretzels courtesy of Outpost 36 BBQ.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The collection kicks off this weekend with Virgo season and will update it throughout the year as the zodiac wheel turns.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The girls flag football season kicks off Saturday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Each year, the event kicks off Bronzeville Week, a week-long celebration hosted by the City of Milwaukee and Ald.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Australian run kicks off Wednesday, April 8 at Brisbane’s Riverstage and continues through April 16 at Perth’s Red Hill Auditorium.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
This partnership kicks off during the Rockettes’ 100th anniversary year, right before the 2025 Christmas Spectacular opens on November 6.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
The announcement comes just as the group is about to hit the road again, with an American tour that kicks off September 10 in Chicago.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The day kicks off with live German music from Alpen Musikanten and a menu stacked with bratwursts, smoked meats and pretzels courtesy of Outpost 36 BBQ.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The collection kicks off this weekend with Virgo season and will update it throughout the year as the zodiac wheel turns.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The girls flag football season kicks off Saturday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Each year, the event kicks off Bronzeville Week, a week-long celebration hosted by the City of Milwaukee and Ald.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Australian run kicks off Wednesday, April 8 at Brisbane’s Riverstage and continues through April 16 at Perth’s Red Hill Auditorium.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks off
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The show is a campy, 1980s-style whodunit that begins with the funeral of a famous singer.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The season finale episode begins with Part 1 of the HOH competition.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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With all four episodes now streaming, read on as Entertainment Weekly breaks down the ending, including who lives and who dies.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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What are the primary economic risks a country faces when its birth rate falls below replacement level for an extended period?—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The dress has an A-line silhouette with a skater skirt that falls around the knees (depending on your height, of course).—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Of course, things will continue to change as non-conference play mostly wraps up and the conference slate commences in earnest in the next couple of weeks.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s now just one last day of preseason games before the NFL commences its regular season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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This all starts when Adriana shows up at her mortal enemy, Marysol’s, house because Marysol is hosting a gifting suite that also doubles as a holiday party.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Halloween shopping starts early and 45 percent of these adults who dress up start purchasing costumes in September, and 36 percent shop during the first two weeks of October, according to HCA’s survey.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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The hybrid system kicks in an additional 345 miles of range, meaning the vehicle can travel 450 miles before its battery needs to be recharged and its gas tank refilled.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The movie opens limited December 19.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Its trailer, debuting exclusively in Variety, opens to Laura’s arrival at the village with her mother who has taken Laura to live with her and her boyfriend plus his young daughters.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Kicks off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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