1
as in to begin
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 to die
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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as in beginning
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 kick off
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The reigning World Series champions welcomed the Detroit Tigers and broke through against the reigning American League Cy Young winner, kicking off a celebratory weekend with a 5-4 victory.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
Dallas Cowboys co-owner and chief brand officer Charlotte Jones and NFL vice president of flag football Stephanie Kwok joined Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and high schoolers for the kickoff event at AT&T Stadium.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Alessia Cara was set to kick off her 2025 tour next month in support of her recent album, Love & Hyperbole.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The reigning World Series champions welcomed the Detroit Tigers and broke through against the reigning American League Cy Young winner, kicking off a celebratory weekend with a 5-4 victory.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Two young Muslim women, both college students, made their way to upper Manhattan last summer to protest the Gaza conflict outside the afterparty for a kickoff rally for Kamala Harris’s campaign for president.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
Dallas Cowboys co-owner and chief brand officer Charlotte Jones and NFL vice president of flag football Stephanie Kwok joined Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and high schoolers for the kickoff event at AT&T Stadium.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick off
Verb
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Desir had won 24 consecutive matches to begin the season.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their story began in 1961 when Baez, already a folk star in her own right, first saw Dylan performing in Greenwich Village.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The songstress, after managing to run to the motel lobby, was rushed to the hospital but died shortly thereafter.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Miller suddenly fell ill on a family vacation in Costa Rica and died on Friday, March 21.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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At the beginning of 2025, the Decentralized Science (DeSci) movement experienced significant momentum, marked by several key developments such as the emergence of new projects, market growth and investment, technological advancements, and community and collaboration.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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On balance, there’s a great moment at the beginning of the confrontation with Walton where Jim talks about early days building his empire.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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Spencer Torkelson, who was rumored to start the season at Triple-A, homered in the top of the seventh to draw Detroit within one run.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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To start, test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin is sharing a recipe for Mar i Muntanya, a Catalan surf-and-turf dish.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Amid controversy and lukewarm reviews, the opening weekend haul falls short of Tim Burton’s Dumbo, which opened to $45 million in 2019.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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As 2016 research from Personality and Individual Differences explains, cognitive styles fall on a broad spectrum: Impulsivity vs. reflectivity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Snoop Dogg is set to deliver the 2025 commencement address at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business graduation ceremony as announced by the university on Tuesday (March 25).—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Usher is set to deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 180th commencement this spring when the R&B legend takes the podium at the graduation on May 12.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The strikes commenced approximately two hours after Goldberg received the information.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Under-the-radar talks about them joining Loewe commenced last October, the same sources said.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
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The World Health Organization classifies it as one of the snakes of highest medical importance in sub-Saharan Africa due to the potency of its venom and the rapid onset and severity of clinical manifestations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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According to Johns Hopkins, the onset of acute appendicitis can span 24 to 72 hours.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Kick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20off. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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