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
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Where to Watch Super Bowl LIX Super Bowl LIX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30/5:30c on Fox.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 Feb. 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Get the Recipe 16 of 20 Puppy Chow Snack Mix
This sweet snack is a breeze to whip up just in time for kickoff.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
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When is the Puppy Bowl 2025? Puppy Bowl XXI kicks off Sunday, February 9, starting with the brand-new Puppy Bowl XXI Kickoff at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Where to Watch Super Bowl LIX Super Bowl LIX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30/5:30c on Fox.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
Jacoby Jones returns the second-half kickoff 108 yards, a Super Bowl record, to give Baltimore a 28-6 lead.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Get the Recipe 16 of 20 Puppy Chow Snack Mix
This sweet snack is a breeze to whip up just in time for kickoff.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick off
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Negotiations for a new contract had begun in July, followed by mediation sessions in September, but no agreement was reached.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Several companies, such as Lowe’s and Ford, had begun rolling back DEI programs even before Trump’s election victory in November.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Actors get a lot of a lot of praise and all that; shows’ success live or die with the crew.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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In 1895, a year after Catherine was born, Pauline died, sending the family into a tailspin.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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At the beginning of the Feb. 10 episode, host Jesse Palmer announced that there’d be one group date and two one-on-one dates.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jason Lipshutz: Unlike the star-heavy start of 2024, the beginning of 2025 has not been jammed with big new album releases — just Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos, really — and Hurry Up Tomorrow took advantage of that relative silence.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Senate Budget Committee plans to start working on Graham's proposal next Wednesday.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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By then, Gotthard was back on his feet, reclaimed his house, and started bringing his family back together.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Good news for green energy The cost of a utility-scale solar panels has fallen 82% since 2010, according to the the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Just like this claim, the others will fall apart because there is no truth to them.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Morehouse College President David Thomas speaks during Morehouse College’s graduation ceremony, before US President Joe Biden delivers his commencement address, in Atlanta, Georgia on May 19, 2024.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since the commencement of his second term, hundreds of undocumented immigrants have been arrested.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons for optimism with the Patriots including new coach Mike Vrabel and the roster rebuild that could soon commence as a result of the Pats having more cap space than any other team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The deal commences with Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases and also includes the studio’s 2025 slate and a commitment for licensing library movies and TV.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Beaver’s Pond Press experienced this firsthand during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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There is a very strict window of time in which this medicine can be given — three hours from the onset of symptoms, although there can be exceptions under specific circumstances.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Kick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20off. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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