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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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  • Of course, if there’s any truth to this, he should be shot out of a cannon at BravoCon — but Carmella doubts that a ring was even bought in the first place.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This quest to believe in love again, while doubting whether it can be found is akin to a spiritual awakening.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 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
Definition of protest
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  • The actor resists framing her character as either predator or victim.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In fairness, the compulsion to go full-on Chicken Little is hard to resist.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of resist
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“Kick (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20%28about%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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