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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  • Whatever doubts McCartney still harbored disappeared when the four musicians began to play along with the tape of his acoustic solo performance.
    — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kelly doubts that even a modest decline in oil prices will be a game-changer for the bond market because of the sheer amount of borrowing that’s required.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • The Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed on Monday as employees went on strike to protest claims female colleagues were told to stay out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious group, drawing criticism from French politicians.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Dozens protested the bar’s liquor license renewal, citing noise from live entertainment and overcapacity crowds outside the property.
    — Christopher Scarglato, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • Its rugged silicone exterior is IP67-rated to resist water, dust, and drops, while the flexible utility strap easily clips onto backpacks, handlebars, or coolers.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Lee and his Burning co-writer Oh Jung-mi resist what might have been the first instinct of many filmmakers by refusing to make Ye-ji and Sang-woo overly patronizing rich jerks.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
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“Kick (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20%28about%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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