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
The current heatwave is already the second of the year for many, and means summer is kicking off for tens of millions of Western Europeans with another spell of extreme heat.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 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
Dick Van Dyke is kicking his heels about turning 100 in December.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025
I brush my teeth, take a shower, and start back to the room as Ty is kicking up the volume on the dock.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
