as in to out
to drive or force out
kicked out of the game for using bad language
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Recent Examples of kick out
This year, Swindon were kicked out of the EFL Trophy for fielding two ineligible players.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
She’s kicked out of school, though is permitted to still take national exams for university admission.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
These bears are likely yearlings kicked out of their home range by their mothers.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
She’s kicked out of school, though is permitted to still take national exams for university admission.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
These bears are likely yearlings kicked out of their home range by their mothers.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick out
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The series finale picked up right where the previous episode left off, with Faye screaming and thereby outing Rue’s delicate exit plan, and then escaping herself alongside her boyfriend-dealer Wayne (Toby Wallace).—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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After all, this implied that someone knew Stevens’ real name and was close to outing him.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Another solo blast tied it at three apiece in the seventh when Hokies infielder Ethan Gibson covered the deepest part of the park and chased Bruins’ starter Michael Barnett after six-plus innings.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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For now, Hughes is chasing another championship.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The passenger in the Land Rover, Fedeline Alexis Saint Cyr, 59, was ejected during the collision and pronounced dead at the scene.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Zidane was ejected and France lost.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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In December, Rozier requested that the case be dismissed, arguing that the government had overstepped by charging him with fraud.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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During sentencing, Baskin dismissed the argument that the devices were used for purposes such as exploding targets and fireworks.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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On the other hand, those who carry heterosis face discrimination from within their own circles — Jim is cast out from by the gym queen crowd when his positive test for the virus is exposed — in a clear parallel for how HIV+ people are often treated in gay circles.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Consider heading all the way north along the sand several miles to the pretty trails and quiet beach fronting Hanna Park or go south along the sand to the quarter-mile-long Jax Beach Pier, where surfers catch waves and anglers cast out lines for whatever is biting.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The league form picked up sufficiently to banish thoughts of relegation.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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In Nepal, where menstruation stigma still leads some women and girls to be banished to mud huts during their periods, reusable cups have been life-changing.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Police said the driver then ran off and left the Ford van at the scene, which was later towed by police.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The Giants seemed to have put the game away in the ninth, scoring two runs off late-game reliever Juan Mejia.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Last May, JSerra had the potential winning run thrown out at the plate in the final.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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On Wednesday, for example, Borg aggressively waved home Willy Adames on a single by Luis Arraez, and Adames was thrown out at the plate by several feet.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Kick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20out. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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