kickoff
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Synonyms & Antonyms for kickoff
Synonyms: Noun
alpha, baseline, beginning, birth, commencement, dawn, day one, genesis, get-go (also git-go), inception, incipience, incipiency, launch, morning, nascence, nascency, onset, outset, start, threshold
Synonyms: Verb
begin, commence, embark (on or upon), enter (into or upon), fall (to), get off, launch, lead off, open, start, strike (into)
Antonyms: Noun
close, conclusion, end, ending, omega
Antonyms: Verb
conclude, end, finish, terminate
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Examples of kickoff in a Sentence
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At his campaign kickoff, the senator gave a passionate speech about combating poverty. His speech marked the kickoff of his campaign.Verb
I'll kick off the discussion on ethics with this question. surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
After a long kickoff return by senior Jayden Heartwell-McKoy put South at Colony’s 27-yard line at the start of the game, Jackson Harmon was picked off on his first throw of the game. — Author: Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, "Wolverines shake off slow start to rack up another big football win," 25 Aug. 2019 Special teams did come through late in the first half, forcing a turnover on a kickoff that led to Max Miller's 45-yard field goal as the half expired and a 19-14 Pinnacle lead. — Richard Obert, azcentral, "Pinnacle's defense takes over in season-opening football rout of Perry," 24 Aug. 2019 Acalanes scored four touchdowns before Armijo got a 95-yard kickoff return in the second quarter. — Mike Lefkow, The Mercury News, "High school football roundup: Around the Bay," 24 Aug. 2019 Connor, the wedge buster on kickoffs who was tasked with breaking up the three- or four-man wall in front of the returner, sprinted down the field with a full head of steam. — Will Larkin, chicagotribune.com, "Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 16, George Connor," 21 Aug. 2019 Most kickers hang back and serve as the last line of defense on kickoffs. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "49ers’ punter Wishnowsky has epic tackle," 20 Aug. 2019 After that, Johnson went on to deliver another big blow to wide receiver Trevor Davis on a kickoff. — Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, "Texans Rookie Cornerback Kicked Out of Joint Practice for Going Too Hard," 6 Aug. 2019 In four playoff wins, Baltimore ceded a meager 23 points, and Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis' crew pitched a shutout against the Giants (New York's seven points came on a kickoff). 31. — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, "NFL's 100 greatest teams of all time: Which squad is best in league history?," 5 Aug. 2019 Abdullah is the favorite on kickoffs after holding down that the role the second half of 2018. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings’ Chad Beebe ‘wearing out’ a JUGS machine as he competes for playing time," 22 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
However, the awkward kick off time of 15:50 means that fans may be unable to attend, and the feeling around the camp may be a bit off. — SI.com, "Manchester United Europa League Fixtures: Confirmed Schedule for 2019/20," 31 Aug. 2019 Before facing Duke on Saturday, the Crimson Tide opened the 2017 campaign by beating Florida State 24-7 and kicked off the 2018 season by beating Louisville 51-14. — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "Alabama vs. Duke by the numbers: Tide streaks into Atlanta," 31 Aug. 2019 The Bearkats face Tomball Memorial next and kick off district play against Klein Oak, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., at Klein Memorial Stadium. — Alvaro Montano, Houston Chronicle, "Running game sets tone as Klein beats Cy Creek to open season," 31 Aug. 2019 Meek Mill and Meghan Trainor are helping kick off the new social change partnership between the NFL and Jay-Z before the season-opening game at Soldier Field next week. — Jonathan Landrum Jr., chicagotribune.com, "Meek Mill and Meghan Trainor will perform at a free concert in Grant Park before the Bears season opener," 30 Aug. 2019 The resort was kicking off its annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival on Thursday and its annual Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party is revving up. — Washington Post, "The Force is now with Disney World, but the weather isn’t," 30 Aug. 2019 The Venice Film Festival, often seen as the unofficial beginning of Oscars season, kicked off on Wednesday. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Brad Pitt Debuts New Tattoo of Man and His Shadow Near His Matching Ink with Angelina Jolie," 30 Aug. 2019 Let the tourists rue the end of summer: San Diegans know that Labor Day weekend kicks off our official summer season, when the temps stay high and the beaches are ours again. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "12 things to do in San Diego this weekend: Barona Powwow, Latinx New Play Festival, Sand Sculpting Challenge," 30 Aug. 2019 The resort was kicking off its beloved annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival on Thursday and its annual Mickey's Not-so-Scary Halloween Party is revving up. — Mike Schneider, Fortune, "The Force Is Strong at Disney World’s ‘Galaxy’s Edge’—But It May Be No Match for Hurricane Dorian," 30 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kickoff.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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