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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
That means names like Parvati, Sandra, Tony, and Boston Rob will be absent when the season kicks off in early 2026, and Jeff Probst explained why on this latest episode of his On Fire with Jeff Prosbt podcast.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
The show that kicks off a centennial celebration of the artist’s life.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The news could not have come at a better time, as Inter Miami kicks off the MLS Playoffs on Friday at home against Nashville SC in the first game of a best-of-3 series.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The Clippers have one remaining preseason game, one more chance for Coach Tyronn Lue to get a look at what lineups and schemes might work before the regular season kicks off next week.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Wolfhard plays Mike Wheeler on the blockbuster Netflix series, which kicks off its fifth and final season in November.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
As described in a press statement, Angel Reese, making her runway model debut for VS kicks off her global partnership with the brand and sets the stage for much more to come.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
The show that kicks off a centennial celebration of the artist’s life.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The news could not have come at a better time, as Inter Miami kicks off the MLS Playoffs on Friday at home against Nashville SC in the first game of a best-of-3 series.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The Clippers have one remaining preseason game, one more chance for Coach Tyronn Lue to get a look at what lineups and schemes might work before the regular season kicks off next week.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Wolfhard plays Mike Wheeler on the blockbuster Netflix series, which kicks off its fifth and final season in November.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
As described in a press statement, Angel Reese, making her runway model debut for VS kicks off her global partnership with the brand and sets the stage for much more to come.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks off
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Water From The Top First, water the plant over the top of the soil enough that water begins to drain from the bottom of the pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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For now, the burden largely falls on defendants — many still deep in addiction, many who are homeless — to find and secure treatment on their own.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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As another once-promising season falls apart, this time stamped out in stunningly emphatic fashion, a conversation that had only begun to percolate is now steaming hot.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Here, for now, are three pressing questions as the offseason commences.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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After 2029 the moon will pass south of the Pleiades until the next series commences in 2042.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Add in Daniels’ injuries, and the Commanders are likely on the outside looking in when the postseason starts.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles' bullpen is the team's biggest weakness, and Snell is helping to cover it up by giving the Dodgers longer starts.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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That's very different from a co-signer, who is equally responsible for any balance, even after the primary cardholder passes away.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 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 average deductible was $1,886, which means consumers must pay that much before most coverage kicks in.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Center Alperen Şengün’s five-year, $185 million extension kicks in this season.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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