kick
verb (used with object)
to strike with the foot or feet.
has kicked
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present perfectof kick (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But in recent years, China has kicked off the serial production of ever-larger and more capable vessels—ordering them at scale and building them with speed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Blake Grupe has kicked for two NFL teams, but never for a legitimate contender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The new series of Celebrity Traitors has kicked off, with 21 contestants including Bella Ramsey, Maya Jama and Michael Sheen.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Thanks to social media and modern health crazes, hydration is no longer about just drinking water — and that has kicked off a corporate rush to develop and market more sophisticated drinks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Like the coffee has kicked in and the clapping is keeping them warm.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
