1
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion
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2
as in to object
to present an opposing opinion or argument
fiscal conservatives have already started to kick about the proposed program, claiming it will increase the state's deficit substantially
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1
as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
I get a kick out of downhill skiing
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
it was a kick for the parents to see their once-shy son star in a Broadway play
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3
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
nowadays there seem to be few words in the dictionary that do not raise a kick from one person or another
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
I felt a kick in my hands as the jackhammer came roaring to life
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Recent Examples of kick
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Someone who is just going to come and walk in the bar and kick everybody’s ass.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Wild Honey was a marvelous return to their trashy rock & roll roots, a 24-minute rush of garage-band kicks.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Verb
To kick it all off, the brand will host a party Thursday night at the boutique.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Someone who is just going to come and walk in the bar and kick everybody’s ass.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
A touch of Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine, is added to the rest of the ingredients to lend body and balance out a little bit of the kick from the chilis.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Wild Honey was a marvelous return to their trashy rock & roll roots, a 24-minute rush of garage-band kicks.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
Verb
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But this scraping has sparked a huge backlash from publishers, artists and writers, who complain that it has been done without any consent or compensation.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Waiting for a frustrated customer to complain about blackout dates is defense.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Locals object to 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility Local advocates organized a protest against the detention site on June 22 for concerns about the impact on the surrounding environment and community, the Fort Myers News-Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The House objected and removed the center from the bill.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Sending a sizzle of lightning from Raiden's hands to your opponent on the classic six-button arcade version remains a thrill, especially given the excellent sound from this Arcade1Up cabinet.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Each brand does little more than offer quick thrills to fans while taking their money, yet both have turned into markers of latinidad in Southern California à la lowriders and guayaberas.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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The things that bring us joy come out early in life.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But that joy cracked under the weight of what came next.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Reports have indicated that Punk had the option to turn down performing at the event but did not voice any objections.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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If leaders moved ahead without altering the provisions, the measures could be challenged, requiring a 60-vote threshold to overcome objections.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision, the CHP said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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Robledo was involved in a collision with a patrol car shortly before 6:15 a.m. near Olympic Parkway and Windingwalk Street.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Woman screams as snake attacks—dog jumps in and takes the venom for her The video highlighted the canine parents, with viewers instantly falling in love with the unique puppies.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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And the tourists at the beach started screaming and running.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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With th is amendment, Florida taxpayers will get less ripped off by Blue States handing out free healthcare to illegals and twenty-somethings too busy protesting to get jobs.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Many residents protested the decision at the June 9 meeting, leading to some acrimony between trustees.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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