kicks over

verb

present tense third-person singular of kick over
as in turns over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks over
  1. turns over
  2. sets off
  3. turns on
  4. activates
  5. powers
Verb
  • Its deep water never fully turns over, leaving the bottom starved of oxygen and free of currents.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Put both on the same page and the comparison turns over.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of turns over
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  • Ultimately, Miles sacrifices himself so that the others can escape, holding onto the detonator that sets off a massive explosion until his final breath.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The idea that the relationship was ending sets off alarm bells for experts like Nikki Engel, who serves as the co-executive director of Violence Free Minnesota.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets off
Verb
  • Three turns on each side is sufficient to thoroughly lube the entire chain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than centering on vacationers attempting to unplug from reality, the narrative reportedly turns on two rival film crews arriving with competing festival entries.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of turns on
Verb
  • Vagal tone stimulation activates the vagus nerve to slow heart rate and lower stress hormones.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The bi-phase formula activates with a quick shake and absorbs effortlessly into skin.
    — Sheryl George, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of activates
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  • Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
  • How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Kicks over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20over. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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