KICKS Synonyms: 224 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of kick

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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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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kicks

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noun

plural of kick

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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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

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There is a short wave trough that kicks through early Friday morning. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 The Royals hope to get under the 40-man roster threshold before the 2027 offseason kicks into high gear after the World Series. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Netflix , Tesla and Club names Meta Platforms and Capital One are among the companies set to report quarterly results in the coming days, as third-quarter earnings season kicks into high gear. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 Tony Franklin of Texas A&M kicks two field goals over 60 yards for an NCAA record. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Once plugged in, the microwave automatically kicks into setup mode. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 In a world where AI and algorithms are trumpeting our extinction on a daily basis, Wildwood kicks the conversation in entirely the other direction. — Bridget Arsenault, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026 Greep’s European tour, which kicks of November 1 in the Netherlands, is still scheduled to take place. — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026 The fight has already appeared to affect the CAC’s ability to operate just as awards season kicks into high gear. — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

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To reduce those upfront premiums, most workers today choose high-deductible plans, where the median paid out-of-pocket before coverage kicks is now $2,500. — Merrill Goozner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 Kicker Jake Bates has made all but one of his kicks this season. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 Butker made his first four kicks against Denver — three extra points and a 45-yard field goal — before missing a critical 54-yard attempt in the fourth quarter. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026 Seahawks kicker Jason Myers missed a pair of kicks against the Bears. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 These kicks are the perfect versatile shoe for Dad to wear to the office, on the weekends, and around the house. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026 Check out these 10 shoe cleaner options that de-gunk, refresh, and restore Uggs, Birkenstocks, Timberland boots, and other tough-to-clean kicks. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026 His attempt to surpass his career long of 57 yards against the Spartans last week fell short, but Bhaghani doesn’t linger long on errant kicks. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 In the opposite corner of the ring, Evloev is a freestyle fighter, getting a bunch of different kicks and punches to give him the edge. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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In his journals Steinbeck complains about how sore his fingers got after writing with pencils all day long.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Thomas complains about being stuck in the Keanu Reeves movie Speed, which sends Paladin off on a surprisingly indignant, knowledgeable pop-culture rant.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of complains

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Quasars – objects where matter is being ripped apart by black holes millions of times more massive than our Sun – seem to be likely candidates.

— Yjan Gordon, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
In Boston, Rodrigues of the National Parents Union – a nonprofit advocacy and grassroots organization – objects to schools using devices merely to occupy students.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of objects

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Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
His House Rocking a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, His House is a modern horror classic, using the genre's power to deliver both thrills and incisive social commentary.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrills

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The ever-present reality of the war has caused some students to cast off the joys of youth as an unaffordable, frivolous luxury.

— David Super, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Keegan and Boo soon discover the joys of unplugging and spending quality time with their grandparents, who also come around and embrace the experiment after begrudgingly agreeing.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of joys

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Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, where the boy succumbed to injuries sustained in the collisions.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Adding a third component could reveal new quantum behaviors, but three-body collisions can cause atoms to disappear from the system, making experiments difficult to sustain.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of collisions

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Each of these leaders has read the Paris protests the way the data-center critics read the AI build-out, as though the protest is really about Gaza the way the backlash is really about transformers and water.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026
Copycat protests sprang up in other major Indian cities—Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna—lending the Gen Z protests the aura of a nationwide youth resistance that would humble Modi and force his education minister to resign.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026