KICKED OFF Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

kicked off

verb

past tense of kick off

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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slang to stop living surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off

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Recent Examples of kicked off The 47th season of these outdoor concerts kicked off back in June, featuring a different genre of music each week. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Iceman matches For All the Dogs, which kicked off its time at the summit in October 2023 and also earned 11 periods in charge. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The tour kicked off in Atlanta this past March and continued across the world before concluding in Dublin on June 30. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Cavallari kicked off the carousel aboard a boat with longtime friend and celebrity hairstylist Justin Anderson. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Graves’ retirement announcement in May kicked off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to vie for his open seat. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Other notable observations The backup quarterback battle kicked off with Joe Milton receiving the second-team reps and Sam Howell working with the third-team group. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Bill kicked off the July 29 podcast episode by thanking O’Connell for being the first one to introduce him and Giuliana. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 In the hours before the fifth annual Beehive Block Party kicked off on Saturday, the venue was, appropriately, abuzz. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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The tour, which began in 1999, showcases Slamdance titles to different audiences around the country, expanding their reach beyond the traditional film hubs of Los Angeles and New York.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Years earlier at her former lab in Ohio, chromosomes in mouse eggs and embryos began dividing in bizarre ways, creating the kinds of genetic errors that can lead to Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of began

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His attempt comes a year after a driver going 283 mph (455 kph) died trying to set a land speed record at Bonneville's annual Speed Week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Marina came across a state driver’s license and a Social Security card for a man who died more than 10 years ago among Beloozerov’s possessions.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of died

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After a study to map its sprawling network of rooms commenced in 2022, a nuclear bunker in northern Italy will transform into a Cold War museum scheduled to open in part next year.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Energy Fuels has commenced a commercial-scale expansion at its White Mesa Mill in Utah, aiming to produce significant volumes of heavy rare earth oxides.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of commenced

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The return to form is all the more stunning given that book sales overall are barely rising, and Amazon, which nearly felled Barnes & Noble in the 2010s, is still a threat.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Each measures 500 square feet, with its walls, ceilings, and timber beams made from pine trees felled on site.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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The move reflects a broader strategy by Chinese automakers to manufacture closer to African consumers rather than rely solely on imports, though the trend is just getting started.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Another player who had started to follow a similar path to Quansah — at least in terms of impressing during a summer pre-season trip — is Ifeanyi Ndukwe, the 18-year-old centre-back.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of started

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The Dawson’s Creek star passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Lionel Messi missed the match and was seen arriving by plane Saturday night in the city of Rosario, where his father passed away in the central Argentine city.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of passed away

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Vegas played much of the night without center William Karlsson, who was being checked out on the bench for an apparent upper-body injury.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Mac Jones did not throw Wednesday because of a sore shoulder that checked out clean and should be ready for training camp, which is expected to open July 25 or 26.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026

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