kicks over

Definition of kicks overnext
present tense third-person singular of kick over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks over
Verb
  • Its board of directors has six seats, with elections staggered so that half of the board turns over at a time.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
  • After over a decade as a villain to the Avengers, Simon ultimately turns over a new leaf and becomes a longstanding member of the team.
    Wilson Chapman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This sets off a chain of events for the family for generations.
    Jessica Moore, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Attractive green foliage sets off other plants in summer, and in fall, the plant displays a lovely yellow-gold color.
    Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Once the ship’s computer, HAL 9000, turns on the crew, astronaut Dave Bowman is left alone, moving through a vessel that no longer feels entirely under human control, HAL’s calm voice still speaking as if nothing is wrong.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Modulators then control when each beam turns on and off.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The moody Moon activates your 3rd House of Chatter while squaring radical Uranus in your 6th House of Sensibility, prompting updates in accordance with shifting timelines.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Leaning forward demands strength and stability in your core and lower back, while a rowing motion activates your shoulder, arm, and upper back muscles.
    Jenessa Connor, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
  • How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Kicks over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20over. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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