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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
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.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
And the time to start is right now, not eighteen months before the sale process kicks off.
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Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
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.
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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.
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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.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
And that’s what kicks off the movie.
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Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
The tournament kicks off in Mexico on June 11.
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Luis Miguel Echegaray,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
The Kinn Studio x Prince Tennis partnership kicks off with the now-available French Open drop.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
And the time to start is right now, not eighteen months before the sale process kicks off.
—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
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
And that’s what kicks off the movie.
—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
The tournament kicks off in Mexico on June 11.
—
Luis Miguel Echegaray,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
The Kinn Studio x Prince Tennis partnership kicks off with the now-available French Open drop.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks off
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November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Not obsessed One Wish Willow Nikki, but actual Nikki, now awoken from her curse when Bear dies.
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Village People singer dies at 74 Willis was known for often performing with Village People in costume as a Navy admiral or police officer.
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As the offseason commences, the Sixers are comprised pretty much of their top four and spare parts.
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For borrowers looking to purchase a home or refinance their current one in this climate, however, there are also some strategic moves worth considering now, before the Fed's June meeting even commences.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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Royal Week falls ahead of Prince Harry's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.
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The conservative assault on child health starts with the anti-vaccine campaign and proceeds to cutbacks in nutrition assistance and narrowed access to healthcare.
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Porro starts at right back, with Marcos Llorente dropping to the bench.
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Also, after your parent passes away, the account would legally be yours.
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Most Social Security payments fund retirement and related benefits, providing monthly income to eligible workers and certain family members, as well as survivor benefits for families after a worker passes away.
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.
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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.
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“Kicks off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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