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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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
I get a kick out of downhill skiing
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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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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
Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 14 July 2017
On a makeshift kickball field on the National Mall, Jacquelyn Keenan cheered as one of her teammates kicked a rubber ball into the air and sprinted for first base.
—Jim Rendon, New York Times, 14 July 2017
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
These delicious ones simmer in a mixture of grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce for kick of heat.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Moving the cattle somewhere else to avoid conflict if wolves show up — or kicking them off the national forest altogether, as some critics would like — isn’t so simple.
—Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 14 July 2017
On a makeshift kickball field on the National Mall, Jacquelyn Keenan cheered as one of her teammates kicked a rubber ball into the air and sprinted for first base.
—Jim Rendon, New York Times, 14 July 2017
Noun
Pereira let his opponent, Khalil Rountree Jr, tire himself out in the early going of the fight while simultaneously slowing him with powerful kicks to Rountree's lead leg.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
These delicious ones simmer in a mixture of grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce for kick of heat.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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While many people who renounced their citizenship complained of being unhappy with the political climate in the US, another reason for their decision is often taxes, Alistair Bambridge, a partner at Bambridge Accountants, told CNN in August 2020.—
Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Cybertruck owners in the U.S. have complained of negative reactions to their angular, steel Tesla trucks ranging from rude gestures to more intimidating bullying or harassment.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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When its inspector general objected to Trump’s efforts to kill it, Trump fired him, too.—
Varad Mehta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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The discovery could also challenge our understanding of how Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs) form.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now that the emotions and thrills connected with Valentine’s Day have subsided, the tougher slog starts or resumes for many couples: Finding a way to minimize money stress in a relationship.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Here are a few places where sledding rivals skiing for downhill wintertime thrills.—
Terry Ward,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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The lifestyle series sees the Duchess of Sussex and celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters sharing personal tips and tricks, with the intention of showcasing the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
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Part of the joy of the job is the ability to initiate some innovative changes at the winery.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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His nomination to become the nation’s 26th Health and Human Services Secretary was met with considerable objection from the medical community.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Multiple speakers were also allowed to accuse Israel of carrying out a genocide, also with no objection from Lauber.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision that seriously injured a motorcyclist Saturday night.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The researchers estimate the space rock responsible for the crater was traveling at 36,000 kilometers per hour, with the collision scattering debris across the planet.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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There, Garrett screamed at his girlfriend, a guest in a neighboring room would later tell Tricia.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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This cutout, one-shoulder suit, $165 at Nordstrom, is daring and screams glamour.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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About 300 demonstrators protested at a Tesla dealership in New York City on Saturday.—
Rodrique Ngowi and Jonathan J. Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Trump tried to remove officials who could save federal workers' jobs Feb. 10: Trump fires leaders of two internal boards employees use to protest firings Within a matter of minutes Trump fired the leaders of two other boards that federal workers can turn to as an avenue to contest their firing.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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