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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2
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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The end of the year has yet to kick into gear, and there’s a lot of ground that AMC and other exhibitors need to make up.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati got the scoring started when Charlie Jones returned a kick 98 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Travis Kelce, who had also lamented the Chiefs kicking a field goal at the end of the first half, countered that Tush Push argument by noting the Chiefs have a short-yardage option.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The end of the year has yet to kick into gear, and there’s a lot of ground that AMC and other exhibitors need to make up.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
The most memorable victory was the 2023 Leagues Cup final, which went to a penalty-kick shootout at GEODIS Park.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati got the scoring started when Charlie Jones returned a kick 98 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
Verb
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In that appearance, Thilly moonwalked across the floor and performed a backspin before using his allotted five minutes to complain about rising taxes, according to CBS News New York.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Another woman, 59, complained of back pain, per the outlets.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And, anyway, who but élitists would object to a big ballroom that looks like the banquet hall of a third-rate casino?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While some zodiac signs crave comfort, others chase the thrill (and the extra sugar), but at the end of the day, there’s no escaping the seasonal indulgence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Find your thrills on a rafting tour with Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting in Hartford or River Rat in Townsend, Hawkins says.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Each volunteer visit is designed to bring joy and advocate for therapy animals, which includes addressing misconceptions.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Growing for decades on the Russ family’s upstate property, the grand tree has been an integral part of the family’s milestones, but the longtime New Yorkers can’t wait to share its joy with the world.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No one in an NFL building is going to raise an objection when team brass decides to honor team ownership.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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This was an objection that was raised in the ancient world, and that persisted through the time of Galileo.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Until Thursday, the exact length of the tugboat involved in the fatal collision was unknown as the Coast Guard did not release the name of the vessel.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the Standard, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has reported more than 880 self-driving car collisions to date.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the end, McGovern included clips from early morning airport chaos, rain on the Hawaiian beaches, the aftermath of a bloody lip and plenty of screaming and crying.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Momentum indicators aren't screaming buy at current levels.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lee has protested at the Broadview ICE facility on several recent Fridays, taking issue with how ICE is picking up allegedly undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area, and how federal agents are deploying tear gas during protests in neighborhoods.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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But many who protested over the summer worry that irreparable damage has already occurred, and is being accelerated by the government shutdown.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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