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
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Someone who is just going to come and walk in the bar and kick everybody’s ass.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Wild Honey was a marvelous return to their trashy rock & roll roots, a 24-minute rush of garage-band kicks.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Verb
To kick it all off, the brand will host a party Thursday night at the boutique.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Someone who is just going to come and walk in the bar and kick everybody’s ass.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
A touch of Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine, is added to the rest of the ingredients to lend body and balance out a little bit of the kick from the chilis.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Wild Honey was a marvelous return to their trashy rock & roll roots, a 24-minute rush of garage-band kicks.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
Verb
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His team-mates celebrated; the Boca players complained furiously, surrounding the referee and pointing at Marchesin.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Many have complained that American alternatives for some foreign imports may be unavailable or are too expensive.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Locals object to 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility Local advocates organized a protest against the detention site on June 22 for concerns about the impact on the surrounding environment and community, the Fort Myers News-Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The House objected and removed the center from the bill.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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With dark humor and eerie nostalgia, Collet critiques both the absurdity and the tragedy of nuclear history while occasionally shocking the audience with psychological thrills.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Beyond the thrill of the hunt, checking a closet at an estate sale offers a unique opportunity to connect with the past on a deeply personal level.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Unconventional ties add more joy to men’s wardrobes, a belief strongly held by luxury designer Wangda Chen of his eponymous label Wàngda.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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In Los Angeles, Trump took the unusual step of nationalizing units of the California National Guard and also sent in U.S. Marines over the objections of Gavin Newsom, the state's Democratic governor.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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That objection gained force with the rise of Japan.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision, the CHP said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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Robledo was involved in a collision with a patrol car shortly before 6:15 a.m. near Olympic Parkway and Windingwalk Street.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The Pacers' star went down and immediately screamed in pain.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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White Zinnias These hardy flowers from Mexico have had my heart for years; their bold colors simply scream summer.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Jennifer Shoulders, center, protesting the layoffs of National Park Service employees, at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Visitor Center on March 1, 2025, near Boulder City, Nevada.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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After years of protesting player comps or begrudgingly including them in my final column before the draft, the pressure to do them reached a critical mass.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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