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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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Today there are more than 20 introduced species still in the lake that kick up sediment, destroy the plants the chi live among and eat their eggs.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

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

The game was about to kick off, and Justin was the unexpected starting quarterback.

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

He sets down his kick drum and runs a hand across an old-fashioned muscle car, the way someone would lovingly pet their cat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

The Dreamforce conference kicks off on Sept. 15.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

That said, I still chase David around the house throwing roundhouse kicks at his stomach, just to keep us both on our toes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

You can see something similar in the body politic, when the sudden appearance of something new and confusing kicks societal defenses into overdrive.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

After flying Tuesday night, they’ll arrive barely a day before the game kicks off on Thursday night Eastern Time, or 10:35 a.m. on Friday morning in Australia.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Okay, nothing as cool as how to deliver kicks to the head, but I learned how people worked.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

Iconic Canadian pop singer Céline Dion has kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

She told him about "fire engines and people running around" and his "news instinct kicked in" and he travelled to the scene to document the events on camera.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

The Division of Elections kicked the teacher off the ballot but got overruled by a state judge after he appealed, arguing he met the qualifications.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

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

He’s kicked back behind his desk, watching me.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

For those not in the audience, Owilla says people interpreted the president words as saying: "We are kicking these guys out."

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

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

And just two days before kicking off its season on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, LSU found itself being sued by the SEC, its very own conference.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 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 try, kicking the moose in the left flank, and to my amazement she jumps and moves slowly off the trail so we can pass.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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