KICKS Synonyms: 224 Similar and Opposite Words

kicks 1 of 2

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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The atom kicks itself out of the game The first problem is recoil. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 Goal kicks and throw-ins Players are expected to keep moving so these restarts happen quickly. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Senior Oliver Brewer, who also kicks for the football team, has been a mainstay in goal. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 The month of August offers some respite, a chance to reflect and reset before September kicks things into gear once more. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, one extra week of rest is not sufficient to rectify this problem (even assuming — naively — that NYRA kicks the Belmont back a week to accommodate our shift). — Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts kicks a field goal in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 16, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Mary kicks Georgie out of her house and ignores his demands, fully believing that Fred has changed. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Tie up loose ends before the football season really kicks into high gear tomorrow night. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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This is not a bet that Robinson will return kicks for the Falcons this year. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The sleek kicks have a classic silhouette and lightweight design that won’t feel heavy or bulky, even after all-day wear. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 Those whose feet are wont to slip out of their kicks while in motion will be happy to know that the Novablast 6’s tongue and overall construction locks the entire foot in without constriction. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The kicks boast a monochromic style down to their laces and outsoles. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 The system allows robots to execute complex maneuvers, including cartwheels, spin kicks, sports movements, and acrobatics, without requiring separate training for each task. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Sanders was even worse, converting only 2-of-5 kicks, missing from 38, 43 and 54 yards. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Which is part of why one of his points of emphasis in this training camp has been on the intermediate kicks — from 40 to 50 yards out. — Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 Rodrigues, showcasing superior strength and resilience, landed powerful calf kicks and strikes, though Hernandez mounted a strong comeback attempt in the third round. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks

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Changes in Water Pressure Ragsdale’s antenna immediately goes up when a homeowner complains about low water pressure.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Shannon basically complains so much that Jenn, a sweet baby angel straight from a Hallmark Christmas movie, offers to change rooms with her.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of complains

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Roberts disagreed with the majority of his colleagues about whether the National Trust for Historic Preservation – which objects to the design of the ballroom – can meet the legal standard for showing it would be sufficiently harmed by the project.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Back then, Pluto was classified as a full planet, but the discovery of 1992 QB-1, as well as Kuiper Belt objects even larger than Pluto found later, raised questions about Pluto's status.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of objects

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Cynically or not, Chin and Vasarhelyi understand that these primal thrills are enough to distract us from the frustrating and sorrowful truth at the center of the story.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Admire the changing season on a scenic train ride, hay ride, horseback ride, or paddle, or add thrills aboard a mountain coaster or via railbike or zip line.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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No objections were raised at the time, and the ICA president selected the four judges that worked on this hearing panel.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Judge Sullivan questioned the jurors one by one, removed none, and, on Friday morning, over the defense’s objections, refused to investigate further.

— Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of objections

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Brighton’s squad was fashioned in his image, and while new head coach Arturo Ruiz impressed during his time at Real Sociedad, getting to grips with a brand new team so close to the season’s beginning screams teething problems.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Otherwise, there’s definitely a family-friendly element to the hotel (the whole storybook feel screams childhood), though the food options may be a little bit advanced for a kids’ palate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of screams

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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
Protest Passion Project The Climb was first unveiled by Beta Cinema at the European Film Market in February 2022, with Delevingne (Carnival Row) attached as a daredevil climber who protests against oil drilling in the Arctic by ascending The Shard.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026