kick (about)

verb

Definition of kick (about)next
as in to object (to)

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  1. doubt
  2. protest
  3. resist
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  • That wasn't a failing of the JWST itself; no one is doubting the observing capabilities of the most powerful telescope humanity has ever hoisted into orbit around Earth.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • If every deadline survives a downturn, employees have reason to doubt that leadership understands the strain.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of doubt
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  • The Yellow Vests emerged in 2018 in opposition to fuel-tax increases, before broadening into a movement protesting high living costs and the policies of President Emmanuel Macron.
    — Jack Sommers, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The students were protesting the latest move by the right-wing government of President Kast, whose system-wide budget cuts include education.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of protest
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  • Opposition leaders have joined forces to resist any attempt to extend Tshisekedi’s rule, organizing protests at home and seeking support from European governments.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Huang has repeatedly resisted export controls publicly, a move that has rubbed some lawmakers the wrong way.
    — Garrett Downs,Justin Papp,Karen James Sloan,Irit Skulnik, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
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“Kick (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20%28about%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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