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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3
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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4
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 Synonyms for kicks
Noun
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Congressional Republicans have raised no objections to the massive, indiscriminate firings of employees in many government offices and federal organizations initiated by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Despite these objections, commissioners have said that rejecting rate increases would force PG&E to borrow money to cover its expenses, raising the cost of borrowing and potentially leading to additional costs for ratepayers.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Other tips for driving in snow Navigation apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze collect real-time information on traffic slowdowns and collisions.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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The colors of the aurora depend on the type of gas and altitude of the collisions, with green light being produced by oxygen at lower altitudes, red light by higher altitude oxygen and purple/blue light being a result of nitrogen molecules.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Not surprisingly, the old sensitive-places policy always had exceptions.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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With few exceptions, it is contained within a red border, and the magazine’s logo has remained pretty much the same since the 1990s.—
Sam Jacobs,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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In turn, higher employee staff care was associated with lower irritation, fewer psychosomatic complaints, and better overall health.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The statement named four representatives who were investigated after complaints, along with several who were not named.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Kicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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