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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Things got a little out of control with crazy crowds and scores of under-age drinkers, so the city kicked out MTV and tried to discourage spring breakers from coming. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 Invasive brushes kick out native grasses that make valuable forage for cattle. Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026 In another report, a student was believed to be experiencing abuse at home and had been kicked out of the house. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 Jenkins also kicked out to tackle at times. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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