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noun

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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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Recent Examples of kick
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 See All Example Sentences for kick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick
Verb
  • 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
  • Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed dramatically with the Ukrainian leader in the Oval Office Friday after Zelenskyy complained about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The discovery could also challenge our understanding of how Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs) form.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In recent years, a growing number of enthusiasts have been pairing the thrill of the games with cannabis products, creating a unique and enjoyable viewing experience.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Golf's greatest thrill lies in its unpredictability, and no one knows this better than Scottie Scheffler.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • As the season unfolds, youth baseball will bring joy, competition, and community spirit to Ramona, Cooter said.
    Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Her six-game outburst in the state preliminaries screamed of consistency, with no score lower than 217 and none higher than 269.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Students at the Pensacola campus have protested Yenor.
    Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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