kicks off

verb

Definition of kicks offnext
present tense third-person singular of kick off
1
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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2
as in dies
slang to stop living surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off

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  1. begins
  2. dies
  3. falls
  4. starts
  5. opens
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  • The Power Of Women In Commerce Our story begins in 2020, when McKinsey published a blockbuster report forecasting that women in the United States would inherit $11 trillion during this decade.
    Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The tax credits will also become refundable for the first time in the upcoming budget year, which begins on July 1, meaning the state will pay companies cash for any credits that exceed their tax liability.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • The final proposal mirrors how some states handle cases where a defendant dies after conviction but before their appeals are completed.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dies
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  • Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The hybrid formula falls somewhere between an emulsion and a stain with a delightfully hydrating feel.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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  • The miscalculation means Williams very well could be on his third offensive play caller and third head coach by the time his second training camp starts.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And the speed and defense is very likely to fade by the time that the big money starts to become due.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of starts
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  • In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Unfortunately, this opens another can of worms.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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