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noun

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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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Recent Examples of kick
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
Embrace the sneakers with dresses trend and pick up these comfy white kicks! Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 Both are generously sized, boating succulent fillings and a kick of heat that’s just right. Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for kick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
Verb
  • Patterson complained about her in-laws behind their backs Erin and Simon Patterson got married in 2007 and, after splitting and reconciling multiple times over the years, separated permanently in 2015.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 June 2025
  • Occasionally, drivers call the CHP to complain — especially during rush hour.
    Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • The state's lawsuit also lambasts Trump for bypassing the governor and local leaders who objected to the mobilization of the National Guard and active duty Marines.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 12 June 2025
  • When the justice objected, saying that the extradition had already been approved, Castro allegedly ordered him to reverse it.
    T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • For those looking for a little bit more of the continuation of their professional trajectory, finding something that combines sharing their lifetime of work knowledge, their passion for helping others, and the thrill of remaining relevant is the holy grail.
    Mark Avallone, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The feeling of freedom, the thrill of sailing through the air, is worth the risk to Barry Blumenthal, 60, a retired stockbroker.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Moments of joy, oliberated by unforgettable sadness.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 June 2025
  • His show recreates the joy of his journey, the sense of wonder, the three-decade progression in style and substance that made Wayne one of the greatest rappers of the modern era.
    Abe Beame, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Several Republicans have already expressed objections to the legislation as approved by the House.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 June 2025
  • Maryland parents fight for right to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ school materials The school case surrounds parents’ objections in Maryland to books with LGBTQ+ characters that Montgomery County Public Schools, which is based in the Washington metro area, added to its curriculum in 2022.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • In 2025, at least two cyclists — Zhen Cheng Kuang, 76; and Cornelius Jesse, 59 — died in collisions on city streets.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
  • The motorcyclist suffered major injuries in the collision and was taken to an area hospital.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • Leonardo DiCaprio’s screaming to the top of his lungs.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
  • Medvedev added, including an emoji of a screaming face.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • Why are people protesting President Trump? Critics have questioned Trump’s decision to throw an expensive military parade at a time when service members, veterans and their families are being affected by cuts to federal programs and services.
    Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
  • Chicagoans have the right to protest the separation of family members by federal immigration enforcement.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025

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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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