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
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
Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In episode eight of season three, Matthew’s family and friends want to support his burgeoning business, so they’re shown wearing a variety of fresh kicks — ranging from baby Sutton wearing red and white Nike Dunk Lows to Harrison Ford in his aforementioned style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Asuka responded with a series of kicks and strikes followed by a running knee for a two-count of her own.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Suede sneakers are the reigning champion of lifestyle kicks, and these grey Clifton L Sneakers will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your travel capsule wardrobe.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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
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
These new Ubfen kicks look retro but feel especially practical for everyday wear.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In episode eight of season three, Matthew’s family and friends want to support his burgeoning business, so they’re shown wearing a variety of fresh kicks — ranging from baby Sutton wearing red and white Nike Dunk Lows to Harrison Ford in his aforementioned style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Asuka responded with a series of kicks and strikes followed by a running knee for a two-count of her own.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Suede sneakers are the reigning champion of lifestyle kicks, and these grey Clifton L Sneakers will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your travel capsule wardrobe.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks
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Anushka complains about the agreement that asks users to accept 97 pages of terms and conditions in 7-point font, but these guys don’t even see themselves as car manufacturers.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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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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Unfortunately, any of the giant armada of smaller objects tens of meters wide is still large enough to annihilate Beijing, Lagos, or New York – objects such as the one that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013 – and those are far harder to detect.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2026
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Traditional robots have struggled in unpredictable settings where objects move, people walk through work zones and conditions change quickly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The characters’ athleticism speaks volumes too, from the skateboard-level action on sidewalks to the moments when AJ awakens to the physical thrills and transcendent mysteries of catching a wave.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Laughs, tears, and thrills are coming to Netflix in May, as several new titles arrive, including documentaries, movies, mysteries, and reality series.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
4 May 2026
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For those willing to learn and put in the time, to offer a home for a homeless pig, Houk said, the joys can be great.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Better to appreciate the joys du jour.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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Some members of the House have raised objections to provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, in particular the ban on purchases by institutional investors.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Neither country’s domestic politics raised objections from the EBU, which viewed the contest purely as a broadcasting exercise, not a method for political accountability.—
Steven Blum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Similar giant elliptical basins exist on Mars and even Pluto, meaning the new modeling approach could help scientists reinterpret collisions across the solar system.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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The teen’s death is the latest in a spate of serious collisions involving electric motorcycles and dirt bikes — some of which have led to serious injuries, death or charges for parents who allegedly allowed their minors to illegally ride the speedy devices.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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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
Verb
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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 16 May. 2026.
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