1
as in complains
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 objects
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 thrills
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
I get a kick out of downhill skiing
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as in joys
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 objections
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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4
as in collisions
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 kicks
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Lightning has streaked across Arizona skies over the past few weeks as the state's monsoon season kicks into full force.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kerr kicks his habit early in the film—there’s no real spiraling decline, no horrific bottoming out.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
By the time Libra Season kicks off on the 22nd, your focus shifts to expansion, education, and adventure.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Senior defender Blake Stefanek also kicks for the football team.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Guard Lucas Patrick was tasked with picking him up on stunts or when Stewart kicks inside in certain packages.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The course was reduced to nine holes last week and is scheduled to close completely sometime this fall as sewer line works kicks into higher gear.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The second week of NFL preseason kicks into high gear on Saturday with turf wars in both New York and Los Angeles.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Those two shootouts represent a relatively small sample size, but Livakovic’s overall record on spot kicks is better than average, too.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Their audition process included multiple leaps, turns, and kicks.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
The unified policy from various motion trackers lets the humanoid handle dynamic manoeuvres on demand, from martial-art kicks to dance spins.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
He’ll also be involved in the offense and will return kicks as a jack-of-all-trades.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
The series' kicks into high gear when Edwards is unceremoniously ousted by the SEALs after a botched raid.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Brands like Skechers, Rothy’s, Allbirds, and Keds also make machine-washable kicks.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Griffin Crosa #39 of the North Dakota State Bison kicks a field goal during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on August 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Lightning has streaked across Arizona skies over the past few weeks as the state's monsoon season kicks into full force.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kerr kicks his habit early in the film—there’s no real spiraling decline, no horrific bottoming out.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
By the time Libra Season kicks off on the 22nd, your focus shifts to expansion, education, and adventure.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Senior defender Blake Stefanek also kicks for the football team.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Guard Lucas Patrick was tasked with picking him up on stunts or when Stewart kicks inside in certain packages.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The course was reduced to nine holes last week and is scheduled to close completely sometime this fall as sewer line works kicks into higher gear.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The second week of NFL preseason kicks into high gear on Saturday with turf wars in both New York and Los Angeles.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Cannonier's game plan was a good one, but his approach of using leg kicks to slow his opponent and pick up control time against the cage didn't work.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Those two shootouts represent a relatively small sample size, but Livakovic’s overall record on spot kicks is better than average, too.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Their audition process included multiple leaps, turns, and kicks.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
The unified policy from various motion trackers lets the humanoid handle dynamic manoeuvres on demand, from martial-art kicks to dance spins.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
He’ll also be involved in the offense and will return kicks as a jack-of-all-trades.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
The series' kicks into high gear when Edwards is unceremoniously ousted by the SEALs after a botched raid.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Brands like Skechers, Rothy’s, Allbirds, and Keds also make machine-washable kicks.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks
Verb
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Roman complains about pain in his feet, and Dennis offers him a foot massage.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Next morning at breakfast Amby complains grandly of his soreness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, researchers used the space telescope to classify the colors of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) — objects beyond the orbit of the eighth planet — in the outer solar system.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Blizzard Beach offers frosty thrills like Summit Plummet—one of the world’s tallest and fastest free-fall slides—and pint-sized fun at Tike’s Peak.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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That’s when the twists, turns and thrills start.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two high schoolers discuss the challenges – and the joys – of growing up in a multiracial family.—
Steve Drummond,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The landowners' objections do not bar TVA's authorization to access the properties pursuant to the court’s orders, nor does authorization hinge on further activity in the lawsuits.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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All states allow medical vaccine exemptions and most states already have exemption policies in place for people with strong religious objections, in an effort to balance the need for public health with the ideal of individual freedom of choice.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With no special-case engineering and new data, Helix can recover gracefully from mishandling or collisions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The observations suggest that Mars' mantle still bears physical scars from a tumultuous early history marked by numerous protoplanetary collisions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For Bear, the new arrangement is great about 99 percent of the time… the only drawback is that Nikki occasionally snaps back into her old self and screams in utter terror for a few seconds, before resuming the love-bombing.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nothing screams summer like corn on the cob, simply buttered and salted.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Frequent flyers will go to great lengths to avoid checking their luggage, going so far as wearing their bulky hiking boots on the plane or vacuum-sealing their clothes before packing them into their carry-on.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ofeefan Long-Sleeve A-Line Ribbed-Knit Mini Dress This mini sweater dress would look cute with a cropped leather jacket and coordinating knee-high boots.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Kicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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