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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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
And now the spin machine has kicked into overdrive.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2026
The Coachella music festival has kicked off with surprise guest actor Susan Sarandon featuring in pop star Sabrina Carpenter's headlining performance on Friday.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
During this storm, the fierce wind has kicked up snow, threatened electrical infrastructure and hurt visibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Like the coffee has kicked in and the clapping is keeping them warm.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
