- present participle of kick.
kicking
Example Sentences
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White, the former White Stripes frontman, who happened to be kicking off a world tour in support of his new album, “Frozen Charlotte,” caught wind of the debacle and stepped in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Lots of people say, ‘They’ll have to take me out of my home kicking and screaming,’” Loverde said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
As Dan Kois illustrates in this ode to kicking back with friends, spending unstructured time together is a blessedly simple cure to the ills of modern life.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
Archer, who finished with figures of 2-20, wrapped up the India innings with a neat bit of footwork, kicking the ball on to the stumps to beat Axar Patel's run from the non-striker's end.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The dragon’s feet lift off the ground and its wings flap, kicking up dust again.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
