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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4
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
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Lilith’s hurt is not enough to stop Laura, who kicks into full gear.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But what often gets overlooked is the fact that in each Week 1 game, in every host stadium — a handful of players are taking their first NFL snaps, fielding their first NFL punts, swinging their legs for their first NFL kicks.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Each season includes a live reunion following the season finale, so viewers can catch up with the couples and, importantly, see who’s still kicking.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Lilith’s hurt is not enough to stop Laura, who kicks into full gear.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
After the Bengals offense went three-and-out on the rest of their drives from that point, Cleveland once again had a chance, but Szmyt pushed another kick, this one from 36 yards out, wide right again.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But what often gets overlooked is the fact that in each Week 1 game, in every host stadium — a handful of players are taking their first NFL snaps, fielding their first NFL punts, swinging their legs for their first NFL kicks.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
Verb
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Gil complained that the mound was slick, and the grounds crew came out to work on it in between innings.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Although the underlings complained about my methods, the cartel leaders, like Pedro and his boss, El Viejo, a key deputy of Pablo Escobar, were on my side.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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You also will be asked to copy a drawing of a shape or object and identify the animals in pictures.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In this scene of the walking wounded, Bronze was speaking Spanish to the referee who objected to Bronze wearing the captain’s armband on her wrist.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, the thrill of victory and the record-breaking performances will quickly fade.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy craft cocktails, cold beer, and fan-favorite dishes like sliders, wings, burgers, and oysters while sharing the thrill with other fans.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was a spirit of abundance and joy, too; that can’t be remiss.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The objections that stopped earlier attempts are now dissolving.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Libraries received only 12 formal objections since 2021 Changes brought by the supervisors' stand in contrast to how library administrators historically have dealt with book objections.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The growing number of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) also worries space sustainability experts, who warn about the increasing risk of orbital collisions.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The waveforms of those signals serve as an audio fingerprint—in this case, evidence for two black holes spiraling inward toward each other and merging in a massive collision event, sending powerful shock waves across spacetime.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Witnesses screamed in horror and fled for cover after the bullet struck Kirk in the neck.—
Michael Ruiz , Peter D'Abrosca , Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , David Spunt , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Broadcast and cable networks like CNN did show some of the footage, but stopped the images and ran only audio, with the sounds of those in the crowd screaming.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation protested the FIG’s decision, withdrawing all seven Ukrainian athletes from the competition.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As many as 150,000 people marched through London Saturday to protest against immigration and in support of freedom of speech.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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