kick out

verb

kicked out; kicking out; kicks out
Synonyms of kick outnext

transitive verb

: to dismiss or eject forcefully or summarily

Examples of kick out in a Sentence

kicked out of the game for using bad language
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Chiwetel Ejiofor’s movie follows the titular boy (Maxwell Simba) who is kicked out of school because his parents can’t afford tuition. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026 And if you get stopped, that’s the appropriate time to turn and probably kick out and make a play. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026 The first responsibility of government is to protect our citizens, and individuals illegally in this country doing these actions should be kicked out fast. Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026 If participants make mistakes or relapse, they’re not kicked out. Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kick out

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kick out was in 1697

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“Kick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20out. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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