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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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
Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
In another incident, a settler with a hammer in his hand kicks a worker.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Tuesday Corning kicks things off.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Dust buildup on your air vents and returns circulates allergens throughout your entire home every time your HVAC kicks on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Apple kicks vibe coding app out of App Store, escalating crackdown.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
As the month unfolds, your curiosity kicks into high gear with Mars and Mercury moving through Aries and your third house of ideas.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
In the video, Mortensen films as Paul hits and kicks him.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The female security guard moves past the male security guard and kicks the young woman in the head.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Since the Video Assistant Referee system made its World Cup debut in 2018, the trend in top-tier games has been to award ever more spot-kicks.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Clegg left the team two weeks ago after struggling with his kicks throughout the spring.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
There will be more kicks at the can.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Some girls love corsages; Amelia loves comfy kicks.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
In all, there were a total of 65 kicks to the victim’s head, Sapolu testified.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
This approach is dangerous and kicks the can down the road in creating problems that our children and grandchildren will be forced to deal with.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
In another incident, a settler with a hammer in his hand kicks a worker.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Tuesday Corning kicks things off.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Dust buildup on your air vents and returns circulates allergens throughout your entire home every time your HVAC kicks on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Apple kicks vibe coding app out of App Store, escalating crackdown.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
As the month unfolds, your curiosity kicks into high gear with Mars and Mercury moving through Aries and your third house of ideas.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
In the video, Mortensen films as Paul hits and kicks him.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The female security guard moves past the male security guard and kicks the young woman in the head.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Professional wrestling violence is normally scripted, meaning both parties agree to hit each other with punches, kicks, throws and even sometimes weapons to tell a violent story in the ring.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Since the Video Assistant Referee system made its World Cup debut in 2018, the trend in top-tier games has been to award ever more spot-kicks.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Clegg left the team two weeks ago after struggling with his kicks throughout the spring.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
There will be more kicks at the can.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Some girls love corsages; Amelia loves comfy kicks.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
In all, there were a total of 65 kicks to the victim’s head, Sapolu testified.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks
Verb
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Nobody visiting a nuclear facility complains about the onerous security features.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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What was once George Fabyan’s bedroom, for example, houses objects related to the codebreaking and acoustics work Fabyan sponsored on the property.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wishing you all a weekend of unexpected gems, bespoke thrills, and rewarding sprints.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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From tracking down a missing student in the wilderness of British Columbia to extracting a murder confession from a surfer in Tofino, Shade and Angie prove life on the West Coast is packed with heart-pounding thrills.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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And for that reason, hormonal contraception has in recent years been presented as a harmful disruptor of the natural joys of womanhood.—
Andréa Becker,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Don also introduced me to the joys of hiking in Griffith Park and the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Martha L. Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The pope, who has consistently raised objections to the war and called for immediate peace, responded directly to the president's podcast comments, speaking to reporters outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo on May 5.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The company also recruited stakeholders to file objections with the Federal Communications Commission, including the protestant United Church of Christ and the Motion Picture Association of America, the Times reported in June 1985.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Altogether, such collisions highlight the risk of space debris to future lunar missions.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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Mountain House saw 12 collisions last month alone, which Osborn said is a high number for a small community.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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As the recording, which lasts over an hour, continues, Athena’s screams can be heard.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Everything about him screams of a boy who was born to play the game.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Woman, Life, Freedom protests The 2020 election of Joe Biden led to tentative efforts to restore the JCPOA, but any progress made was squashed by the 2021 election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as president of Iran.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Mar. 2026
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Then that correction gets a correction from Andy, who protests that Lisa was really only a villain her last year of Housewives.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Kicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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