Early sign of life, perhaps (4)

I believe the answer is:

kick

(Other definitions for kick that I've seen before include "Propel with the foot" , "Strike with foot" , "Gratification" , "Extra spurt of speed" , "Recoil of gun" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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