kicked off

verb

Definition of kicked offnext
past tense of kick off
1
as in began
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 died
slang to stop living surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked off
  1. began
  2. died
  3. commenced
  4. fell
  5. started
  6. opened
  7. perished
  8. launched
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  • Workers at more than a dozen Chicago area Starbucks were on strike Christmas Eve, union organizers said, as baristas escalated a national walkout that began in three cities, including Chicago, on Friday.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This story has been updated to note that Mega Millions began in 2002, not 2022.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of began
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  • After a lifetime of making people laugh, Newhart died on July 18 at his home in Los Angeles.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adams Earley died in 2002 at age 83 in Dayton.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of died
Verb
  • The company has not commenced any operations and does not expect to generate operating revenues until after completing a business combination.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
  • An epic hoedown commenced, complete with line dancing where Blue Ivy joined in for the finale.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of commenced
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  • Minx’s reprieve was short-lived with season 2 being felled by limited press opportunities during the 2023 strikes — and sadly, third chances aren’t really a thing.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • He was felled by a lightning quick Jofra Archer bouncer that smashed into the grille, but still scored a match-saving 59.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of fell
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  • The cold of the night had returned, and the baby had started to shiver.
    Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of started
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  • In addition to the station, Ford purchased the 270,000-square-foot Book Depository next door, which opened in 2023 with the Newlab incubator.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Davis opened as a massive favorite at (-2000).
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of opened
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  • Of the 181 people onboard, 179 perished.
    Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Most of the animals that perished were small birds, according to officials.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of perished
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  • Specializing in French and European brands with a sustainable bent, the concept store — which launched a direct-to-consumer private label men’s line in 2018 — had recently transformed into a marketplace with a view to finding a buyer.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
  • While brands like Pedialyte previously dominated the market, several brands have launched with a new approach that’s not just about general hydration.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of launched
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