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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Americans would be kicked out of most of the countries of the world. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 There are five Broderick siblings, but their eldest brother and sister ran away from the cult, and their mother was kicked out after medication was found among her belongings. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Magni further claims that the pitcher was kicked out of the game, but he was allowed to stay in the dugout and the coach wasn't kicked out of the complex. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 Another fighting spirit spot as Okada kicked out at one. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 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 31 May. 2026.

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