kicks off

verb

present tense third-person singular of kick off
1
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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2
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 official closing ceremony will be headlined by Post Malone, 90 minutes before the final kicks off. — Jack Cosbie, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026 The tour kicks off September 12 in Hong Kong, with tickets on sale July 24, and concludes in Seoul on December 27. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Each year, the race kicks off in a new city, called the Grand Départ. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 Tadej Pogačar will start his quest for a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title when the race kicks off in neighboring Spain on Saturday. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 This year’s final Edinburgh kicks off in around two months and its keynote MacTaggart lecture will be delivered by YouTube EMEA boss Pedro Pina. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026 This kicks off a war between Jessie and Lily, as Jessie tries to both get rid of the tablet and help shy Bonnie make new friends. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2026 The severe thunderstorm threat will expand in scope a bit during the evening as a cold front kicks off more storms stretching back into parts of Missouri and eastern Kansas. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 Ryerson and Norway aren’t the only ones who will see their long waits end when the largest, most complex World Cup in history kicks off Thursday in Mexico City. — Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks off
  1. begins
  2. dies
  3. commences
  4. falls
  5. starts
  6. passes away
  7. opens
  8. perishes
Verb
  • And everything begins to feel strangely familiar—like creative output assembled mechanically from patterns.
    — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • In this novel, Aphrodite’s story begins with the goddess visiting a sculptor in Milos.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of begins
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  • When one joint account holder dies, the surviving owner typically gains full access to the funds, though the specific rules vary by institution and jurisdiction, the CFPB explains.
    — Ashley Lynch July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Fourth person dies from Legionnaires' disease cluster As of July 20, NYC's Health Department reported 76 cases in total from the community outbreak.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of dies
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  • With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • The Genesis Scottish Open commences this week at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, as a significant co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour event offering a $9 million purse.
    — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of commences
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  • This unique trend sees AI adoption rise while trust falls, fueling widespread demand for accountability and human oversight.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • As several experts have told CNN, when a drug trafficking leader falls, there are always many others available to succeed him, so the criminal organization – at least for now – remains active.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of falls
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  • No matter where, no matter when, Rick Jackson — the GOP billionaire candidate for Georgia governor — starts to choke up.
    — Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • And on the internet, independence still starts with a domain name.
    — Michael Riedl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of starts
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  • This leaves the king with only one living son, Prince Yeongan, who quickly begins to show signs of mortal peril and also passes away mid-way through the series.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026
  • Also, after your parent passes away, the account would legally be yours.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Definition of passes away
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  • Meanwhile, an emerging beauty crossover — whereby eyewear forms a part of daily rituals — opens new avenues for growth.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • Including your horse starting to move forward just before the gate opens, then hitting the side of the stall and spotting the field several lengths.
    — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of opens
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  • In The Children, sister and brother Guinevere and Ennis grow up under the shadow of their mother, Edith Sharpe, whose Ninth City children’s book series transfixes the world until Edith perishes in a mysterious fire in Vermont.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.
    — Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Dec. 2025
Definition of perishes

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