as in altercation
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
after their last kickup, they didn't speak to each other for a week
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Recent Examples of kickup
Our Mustang had the Mach 1 Handling package, which raised its price by $3750 but earned its keep with gloriously sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, a rear spoiler with a cute Gurney kickup, and adjustable strut mounts.
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Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 27 June 2022
Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 27 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kickup
Noun
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Following the altercation, the woman’s mother stormed out of the room, leaving the family divided on who was right in the situation.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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When an altercation erupted between a rioter and a Capitol Police officer, the document said, Roe — with the pitchfork in his right hand — moved forward and pushed the officer with his left hand.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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City officials did not say what set off the dispute.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Campbell, who sat out the previous installment due to a salary dispute, is on board for the new feature to focus on her character, Sidney Prescott, and her daughter.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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The heads of corporate branding cook up a brief, a design firm answers with a litany of slides, and, after iterations, interventions, and internal quarrels, the sign arrives in the physical plane, with glossy acrylic letterforms and antiseptic light.—
Laura Preston,
The New Yorker,
15 July 2024
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The key is to keep communication clear and avoid overreacting to petty quarrels and misunderstandings.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Now, Corbet has weighed in on the controversy himself in a statement to Deadline.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
20 Jan. 2025
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Simeone was asked about the controversy that unfolded in Los Blancos' 5-2 Copa del Rey win over Celta Vigo on Thursday, when the Galicians could have been given a penalty which was ignored.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even so, there is uncertainty about how quickly lawmakers will approve the boost for legal fights against the new administration.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bobby Templin — whose hand was fractured in prison two years ago — admitted Tuesday afternoon to hitting a correctional officer during a January 2023 fight at the Idaho State Correctional Center.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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Peace-makers are threatened by disagreements and go along with the group to create harmony and keep the peace.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The case doesn’t have the customary hallmarks of cases that warrant Supreme Court action, Greely told me, such as disagreements among appellate circuits requiring resolution.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Collins said the timeline did not support the government’s argument.—
Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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That was Howe’s argument on the training pitch, urging his players to prove that Bournemouth defeat was a blip.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Beck had a worse year in 2024, but got Georgia to the SEC title game for the second year in a row.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2025
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The national carrier of New Zealand has consistently ranked at or near the top of the list for years, but edged out second-place Qantas for the second year in a row, according to AirlineRatings.com, which compiles the rankings each year.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Kickup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickup. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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