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kick

[kik] / kɪk /


VERB
hit with foot
Synonyms


VERB
quit a habit
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Antonyms


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The tariff changes will take effect Sept. 15, while the trade prohibitions are set to kick in on Sept. 29.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Whittington, a third-year pro, is versatile and a valuable kick returner.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

A performance from Stockport-formed band Blossoms on 5 October will kick off the run.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

And both of their games against the defending champion Seattle Seahawks are in the last three weeks of the season, a finishing kick that the Rams do well.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

After a cold, cramped wait that seemed to last forever, Renn gave him a kick and told him to move.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Even before his pay raise kicks in, Wong is still by far the highest paid world leader.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

The next big test, however, will be whether policymakers can provide more calm in the coming weeks as supply from the corporate bond market kicks into high gear.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

USC should have a much more temperate environment to play on Friday, when it kicks off against Fresno State at 6 p.m. at the Coliseum.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Elijah gently kicks my leg under the table.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Legendary US designer Ralph Lauren on Wednesday kicked off New York Fashion Week with his namesake brand's Spring/Summer 2027 collection, as the industry showcase implements its first full ban on fur on the runway.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Tom Jones is "furious he's been kicked out of his chair" on talent show The Voice, the Daily Star reports.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Last month, the Americana singer — best known for tracks “You Are the Best Thing” and “Hold You in My Arms” — had kicked off his 20th anniversary tour.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

In an address posted on YouTube, Carney said retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion in U.S. goods that kicked in on Tuesday were necessary to protect domestic sectors and workers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

As he did so, his boot kicked a pebble from the ledge, and it fell to the shiny black floor.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, kicking off the era of new CEO John Ternus.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

It all starts with Saturday’s “Pac-12 After Dark” throwback against UCLA, with the game kicking off at 7:30 p.m. and airing on ESPN.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

She leaves the place—New York’s Tavern on the Green, in Central Park—and gets into a cab, kicking off the film’s opening credits.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

For the second quintile, reliance on Social Security drops to 64%, with income from pensions and retirement savings taking up some of the burden and some earnings kicking in as well.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

“I don’t want them calling us forest failures in the hallway,” Cedar said, kicking at a clump of moss.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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