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
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Several people could be seen punching and kicking others as bystanders urged them to stop.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Boston successfully killed a Frost power play shortly thereafter — Aerin Frankel made a timely kick save on a cross-crease feed to Lee Stecklein — but Minnesota cashed in even strength to cut Boston’s lead to 2-1 when Kendall Cooper’s shot from the blue line snuck past Frankel.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Crop top season has kicked into full gear, and this long-sleeve top shows off the waist tastefully.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Several people could be seen punching and kicking others as bystanders urged them to stop.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
Spicy bread-and-butter pickle chips add just the right amount of kick.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Boston successfully killed a Frost power play shortly thereafter — Aerin Frankel made a timely kick save on a cross-crease feed to Lee Stecklein — but Minnesota cashed in even strength to cut Boston’s lead to 2-1 when Kendall Cooper’s shot from the blue line snuck past Frankel.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
Verb
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Many complained about time-wasting technology platforms.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The suit states that Rivera complained about Baker’s job performance and had requested another partner.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The measure passed in a post-midnight session by unanimous consent, meaning no members objected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here’s what to look forward to at each stop on the ultimate thrill seeker’s road trip.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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For Toni, the ride was about more than just the thrill.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, there’s no denying the sheer joy baked into the production.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Finding joy through everyday activities, like calling a friend, trying a new hobby, or going for a walk, is not only good for our bodies and minds at the moment but also for our overall well-being.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The obvious objection is that assigning ownership means nothing unless people honor the assignments.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Gloria’s plan drew immediate objections from groups citywide, including in La Jolla.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aerial footage of the collision showed that a white car ended up on the sidewalk next to a crosswalk after the crash.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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And in 2009, a collision between a plane and a tourist helicopter over the Hudson killed nine people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her screaming grounder to short caromed into left field and sent home Albon, who had singled and stole second.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Bullock asked a screaming crowd at CinemaCon on Tuesday, staring at Nicole Kidman.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both dressed in black, the pair came to the event to protest.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The activists, all of whom were Kazakh nationals, protested near the border with China in November, burning Chinese flags and portraits of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and calling for the release of a Kazakh citizen detained in Xinjiang last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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