1
as in to complain
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 to object
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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1
as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
I get a kick out of downhill skiing
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2
as in joy
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 objection
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 collision
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 kick
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Someone who is just going to come and walk in the bar and kick everybody’s ass.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Both Chan and Urquidez exchange kicks and blows with dazzling speed.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
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To kick it all off, the brand will host a party Thursday night at the boutique.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Someone who is just going to come and walk in the bar and kick everybody’s ass.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Tackling in the open space is a big part of that improvement, but Collins said tackling will improve overall as senior punter James Ferguson-Reynolds gets more comfortable with improving hang time on his kicks.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Both Chan and Urquidez exchange kicks and blows with dazzling speed.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
Verb
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Pundits complained last year’s Cannes was a light affair, but that had to do with the bottleneck created by the strikes, for one.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The new plan arrives after many existing Claude subscribers complained of hitting rate limits frequently.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Protesters also objected to the role billionaire Elon Musk has played in Trump's government.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of protesters gathered across the U.S. Saturday to object to Trump administration policies, including Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal downsizing, reciprocal tariffs and immigration reform.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While many of these places have disappeared, some have new names and are still open for a drink and a thrill.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The feature is the latest installment for Cruise for a franchise that dates back to 1996’s Mission: Impossible and has become known for aerial stunts and thrills.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Provide 7 realistic objections or reasons for apathy that typical customers might have.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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There has never been an objection to describing this highly brutal, murderous conduct in words, nor did anyone object to this office when such crime scene images were recently shown on a Netflix documentary.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That maneuver allegedly caused another vehicle to swerve to avoid impact, which led to a fatal head-on collision that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two others.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Florida firefighter who drove a fire truck onto railroad tracks, resulting in a collision with a high-speed train that injured 15 people, has been fired.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Footage shared on social media has shown moviegoers screaming, tossing buckets of popcorn in the air and enthusiastically applauding.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Santa Cruz, several hundred people gathered at the corner of Ocean and Water streets at a busy intersection near the county government center to protest Trump and his policies.—
Harriet Blair Rowan,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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That group is protesting Tesla CEO Elon Musk's influential role in the Trump administration.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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