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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Advocating for the homeless is deeply personal to the 41-year-old Oswego man, who in his younger days was forced to couch surf after getting kicked out by his father, and whose wife Tricia also experienced homelessness. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Afonin said felt he was being kicked out, but understands why the changes were made. Steve Maugeri march 2, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 Being kicked out of his comfort zone forces Kenneth to confront his past and wrestle with his future. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026 Chur was found at fault for the melee and was kicked out of the tournament. Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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