kick
verb (used with object)
to strike with the foot or feet.
is kicking
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present progressiveof kick (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is kicking off in Belfast for the very first time on Sunday.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Harvard is kicking off one of the university’s largest reorganizations in years—an endeavor expected to result in hundreds of staff cuts and job changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Now Koreatown’s most popular spa is kicking up its wellness offerings, getting ahead of the self-care trend.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
And…the new year is kicking off much like the last.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
Then I walk over to the tree, where Tomás has dug a hole out of boredom and is kicking at the loose grapefruits like they’re soccer balls.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
