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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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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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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
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Late in the second half of a 0-0 draw against Curaçao on Saturday at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, the Ecuador forward extended his right foot in frustration and kicked the goalpost after watching all 15 of his team’s shots on goal come up empty.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
ABC News,
4 July 2026
With each kick, all 70,000-plus in AT&T Stadium held onto its every movement.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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Ultimately, the resort kicked him out and the country music star had to cancel his concert at the last minute.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Late in the second half of a 0-0 draw against Curaçao on Saturday at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, the Ecuador forward extended his right foot in frustration and kicked the goalpost after watching all 15 of his team’s shots on goal come up empty.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Opting to take a lineout from a handy penalty — a theme of the first round in which teams generally have shunned kicks at goal — Scotland probed the narrow side then scored on the open side through Brown to make the lead nine points.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
With each kick, all 70,000-plus in AT&T Stadium held onto its every movement.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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Even Hakimi didn't complain, instead giving van de Ven a dap of respect.
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The document complains about trade, customs officers, juryless courts, and judges’ salaries.
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None objected to the report, but the Farm Bureau expressed concerns about the project’s affects on surrounding farmland.
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As a senator, Johnson had particularly objected to Harry Truman having sent troops to Korea without seeking support from Congress.
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Universal Kids Resort was built for young families — not thrill seekers.
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Universal Islands of Adventure rounded out the top five, remaining one of the country's premier destinations for thrill-seekers.
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These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
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The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
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For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
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Much of the objection to using the term comes from Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefires.
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Leaving the scene of a property-damage collision can result in misdemeanor charges, fines and other penalties.
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Under California’s vehicle code, hit-and-run collisions that lead to property damage but no injuries are classified as misdemeanors.
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Police said that after the girl screamed, the video shows a man getting into his vehicle and driving away.
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The couple’s relationship began with a friendship bracelet and a podcast shout-out in July 2023, and by September Swift was screaming profanities in support of her new favorite football player.
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The additional time and expense are among the reasons state workers have protested the change.
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Before he was sentenced, Guo protested his treatment in jail, saying he was taken to the hospital early Monday.
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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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