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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3
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
William Earl, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Engineer kicks humanoid robot’s torso The engineer is also seen kicking the humanoid robot’s torso violently.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
House of Guinness has been compelling from the start but kicks into a higher gear with this episode.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Atlanta 6, Minnesota 0 Andrew Greif John Parker Romo kicks a field goal.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Zach Tabibian kicks clutch FG, fills in at running back to help Campolindo remain undefeated after three games.
—Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Taddese is on the ground, bent over, face down, as a man kicks him, and the woman who was pushed, dressed in a black jumpsuit and barefoot, gets up and begins punching him.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Gaga kicks things off with two performances in Las Vegas on July 16 and 17, followed by two shows in Seattle, three nights at NYC’s Madison Square Garden in New York and shows in Miami, Toronto and Chicago.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Nick Pope was forced into a few saves, even if most of them were comfortable, and two of the goals were spot kicks — but nobody associated with Newcastle will care.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
At the center of it all was 21-year-old goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov, who saved three spot-kicks to propel his club into Europe’s elite field.
—Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Twenty-seven years later, in a small town where the local kids get their kicks with a game of ‘Playing Gracie Darling,’ another girl disappears.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Channeling throwback styles and vintage silhouettes, these kicks bring a dose of nostalgia while being comfortable and practical, ensuring your feet stay supported regardless of your travel itinerary.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Dirty kicks are essentially high-arching knuckleballs that can land in the middle of the field and take an unpredictable bounce or fly at an angle, depending on how the kicker makes contact.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Chris Romero, Saddleback, LB The senior linebacker leads the Zeta League favorite with 69 total tackles — almost 14 per game — and also returns kicks.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Bruce taught him Jeet Kune Do footwork, the mook jong dummy, and punches and kicks on the bag.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Your character kicks a lot more ass in this movie and fights back against the Strangers.
—William Earl, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Engineer kicks humanoid robot’s torso The engineer is also seen kicking the humanoid robot’s torso violently.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
House of Guinness has been compelling from the start but kicks into a higher gear with this episode.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Atlanta 6, Minnesota 0 Andrew Greif John Parker Romo kicks a field goal.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Zach Tabibian kicks clutch FG, fills in at running back to help Campolindo remain undefeated after three games.
—Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Taddese is on the ground, bent over, face down, as a man kicks him, and the woman who was pushed, dressed in a black jumpsuit and barefoot, gets up and begins punching him.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Gaga kicks things off with two performances in Las Vegas on July 16 and 17, followed by two shows in Seattle, three nights at NYC’s Madison Square Garden in New York and shows in Miami, Toronto and Chicago.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith pointed out that Dallas can both return and cover kicks, which is fairly unusual in the NFL but not unheard of.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Nick Pope was forced into a few saves, even if most of them were comfortable, and two of the goals were spot kicks — but nobody associated with Newcastle will care.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
At the center of it all was 21-year-old goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov, who saved three spot-kicks to propel his club into Europe’s elite field.
—Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Twenty-seven years later, in a small town where the local kids get their kicks with a game of ‘Playing Gracie Darling,’ another girl disappears.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Channeling throwback styles and vintage silhouettes, these kicks bring a dose of nostalgia while being comfortable and practical, ensuring your feet stay supported regardless of your travel itinerary.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Dirty kicks are essentially high-arching knuckleballs that can land in the middle of the field and take an unpredictable bounce or fly at an angle, depending on how the kicker makes contact.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Chris Romero, Saddleback, LB The senior linebacker leads the Zeta League favorite with 69 total tackles — almost 14 per game — and also returns kicks.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Bruce taught him Jeet Kune Do footwork, the mook jong dummy, and punches and kicks on the bag.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks
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The President reportedly watches hours of cable news every day, and frequently complains about coverage in real time.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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There has been a consistent pattern with Florida football where a group of Gators fans complains about the current head coach, sportswriters mock them for having unrealistic expectations, and then those fans turn out to be totally correct.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of items and objects emit radiation, from smartphones and microwaves to televisions and smoke detectors.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t to say that Mendín objects to the slew of national and international restaurants that have descended on the Miami area over the past several years.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first full week of October leans into spooky season hard, with the new season of Ryan Murphy's Monster and cool-looking thrills from all over the globe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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While not quite the goalfest from Matchday 1 against Borussia Dortmund, this game had its thrills with 30 shots, 10 of which were on target.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But overall, the dachshund’s antics struck a chord with the community, highlighting the challenges and joys of raising a puppy.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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For Sandra Choi, spending time in the garden at her Somerset, England, home is one of her greatest joys.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reviewing pages have been thinned by the forces of history and technology; few Pynchon skeptics anymore bother to take the time to read the novels and register their objections.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the administration takes aim at vessels in the Caribbean, senators and lawmakers of both major political parties have raised stark objections.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As a report from Gizmodo explains, this is the name given to the portion of the belt made up of asteroids small enough to be involved in frequent collisions and dynamical ejections.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Four pedestrians were killed in collisions last year in the city.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Focusing solely on the weak link generated screams that delighted the whole pack of friends and family.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The other character who protests Prodigy wiping Nibs’s memory is Arthur (David Rysdahl).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Convention center protests Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida staged several high-profile, pro-Palestine protests in Miami Beach over the past two years, drawing scrutiny from Meiner and several commissioners.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Kicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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