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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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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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 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
Lilith’s hurt is not enough to stop Laura, who kicks into full gear.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 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
Lightning has streaked across Arizona skies over the past few weeks as the state's monsoon season kicks into full force.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Previous studies have shown that counting kicks enhances attachment scores, but this study is the first to confirm that objective fetal activity itself—not just the mother's perception—predicts stronger bonding.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
On the day, Aubrey went 4-of-4, including two 50+ yard kicks.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Long kicks, short kicks, kicks the Broncos were desperately trying to block, and extra points in preseason games.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
But where exactly did the bulk of those kicks come from?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
Both teams’ punters boomed kicks, but the Chiefs got the better of the returns, with Nikko Remigio averaging 21 yards per attempt.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
And that advice proved useful in the coming years, especially after a growth spurt gave the teenager the physical attributes to deal with the kicks and elbows that came from playing against men often twice his age.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
These kicks offer lightweight foam cushioning in the midsole and a comfort insert that makes long days on your feet much easier.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Robot resilience under pressure Over the course of the short video, the demonstrator kicks the robot roughly nine times.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 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
Lilith’s hurt is not enough to stop Laura, who kicks into full gear.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 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
Lightning has streaked across Arizona skies over the past few weeks as the state's monsoon season kicks into full force.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Previous studies have shown that counting kicks enhances attachment scores, but this study is the first to confirm that objective fetal activity itself—not just the mother's perception—predicts stronger bonding.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
On the day, Aubrey went 4-of-4, including two 50+ yard kicks.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Long kicks, short kicks, kicks the Broncos were desperately trying to block, and extra points in preseason games.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
But where exactly did the bulk of those kicks come from?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
Both teams’ punters boomed kicks, but the Chiefs got the better of the returns, with Nikko Remigio averaging 21 yards per attempt.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
And that advice proved useful in the coming years, especially after a growth spurt gave the teenager the physical attributes to deal with the kicks and elbows that came from playing against men often twice his age.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
These kicks offer lightweight foam cushioning in the midsole and a comfort insert that makes long days on your feet much easier.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 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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Earlier this year, researchers used the space telescope to classify the colors of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) — objects beyond the orbit of the eighth planet — in the outer solar system.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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After more than four decades of thrills, the popular coaster consistently has one of the longest lines in Disneyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Anderson’s fast-paced, colorful film offers plenty of visceral thrills.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The joys and occasional frustrations of being in the company of others.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of the small joys of autumn is throwing on a soft sweatshirt over some stretchy leggings to walk around and admire the changing leaves.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Broadway workers flocked to public hearings to voice – and sometimes sing – their objections to the proposal.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Participants met with the Hawks’ sales leadership for two hours every Friday, with lessons covering scheduling appointments, working through objections, and using and developing sales scripts.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At least 23 people have died in collisions in 2025, 16 of whom were pedestrians or cyclists.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is to prevent collisions at first base, and also to make that runner’s lane in foul territory actually mean something because no right-handed batter when leaving the box ever enters that running lane.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nothing screams comfort food more than a chicken pot pie.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Creating a pumpkin fairy village channels a whimsical aesthetic that still screams fall.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 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 22 Sep. 2025.
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