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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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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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
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Dozens of protesters kicked and banged on garbage cans that had been put in the middle of University Avenue along with a mattress and other large items that also blocked traffic.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Although satisfying, motorists are encouraged to not use their foot to kick the ice, as being too aggressive could knock out the weights used to balance wheels.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Dozens of protesters kicked and banged on garbage cans that had been put in the middle of University Avenue along with a mattress and other large items that also blocked traffic.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Once Sansted's kick went through the uprights, the Bobcats started sprinting around the field throwing helmets in the air celebrating the end of a long title drought.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
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Later, the state spent $6 million to seal the brick building, after state workers complained of respiratory ailments and asthma.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Although older drivers are certainly more sensitive to nocturnal blasts of light, drivers in their 20s and 30s also complained about the overall brightness of some vehicles.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the 2008-09 Great Recession.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Antilles was a Delaware LLC and Campbell claimed that the Alabama court did not have jurisdiction to issue a charging order against his interest in that company, but that didn't matter either since Campbell didn't object to the charging order at the time or later appeal the charging order.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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There was a certain thrill to being so close to the action.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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If thrills are more your thing, Santa Clara is home to California’s Great America, where families and adventure seekers can enjoy more than 40 rides and attractions.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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When it’s done well, family philanthropy creates confidence, engagement, and joy.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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At a City Hall news conference, the mayor responded to a question about retroactive changes to the 2026 budget, which aldermen passed over his objections last month, by reiterating the package could force personnel cuts.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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During the certification process, members of Congress have the opportunity to object to a state’s results, which triggers debate and then a vote about whether the objection is to be upheld.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the California Office of Traffic Safety ranked Sutter County ninth and Yuba County eighth for injury collisions out of the state's 58 counties, placing the region among the highest in the state for fatal and injury crashes.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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This magnetized ridge appears to funnel material and magnetic flux between the merging nuclei, further emphasizing the role of magnetic fields in governing the flow of matter during galactic collisions.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under the watchful eye of sheriffs deputies who threatened to ticket anyone caught standing in the road, along with a small number of National Guard members, the protesters took turns screaming swears and warming up in nearby parked cars.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ideas expressed in the piece International soccer federations should boycott the 2026 World Cup to protest the deaths of individuals at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and the current administration’s immigration policies and global interventionism.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Several local businesses closed to join a nationwide economic blackout protesting ICE activity.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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