free kick
noun
: a kick (as in football, soccer, or rugby) with which an opponent may not interfere
especially
: such a kick in any direction awarded because of an infraction of the rules by an opponent
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Federico Valverde put Real ahead after less than two minutes with a rocket of a free kick from distance.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Later came scores on a free kick and curving corner kick to help account for a 4-0 halftime lead.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Sonora then tied the score on Madera’s second goal off of a free kick from Gutierrez, setting the stage for the game-winning goal.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Dec. 2025
Room prices on short-term rental sites like Airbnb, Vrbo, Orbitz and others are climbing at the speed of a Messi free kick.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Later came scores on a free kick and curving corner kick to help account for a 4-0 halftime lead.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Sonora then tied the score on Madera’s second goal off of a free kick from Gutierrez, setting the stage for the game-winning goal.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Dec. 2025
Room prices on short-term rental sites like Airbnb, Vrbo, Orbitz and others are climbing at the speed of a Messi free kick.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Free kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20kick. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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