kis

Definition of kisnext
plural of ki
as in energies
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers

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Noun
  • If ultraheavy nuclei contribute significantly at the highest energies, future data should indicate a composition heavier than iron.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 May 2026
  • But the mix of both energies of these authentic polar opposites worked well together to keep the crowd laughing.
    Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Piano notes play over speakers – farmers say the vibrations help the buds bloom evenly.
    Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • Ajax trials during 2019-20 were temporarily halted after soldiers complained that excessive vibrations were causing hearing loss.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
  • Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 May 2026
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“Kis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kis. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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