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
The 29-year-old gets a kick out of making fun of his dad's fame, particularly his former Brat Pack days and heartthrob status.
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Lydia Price, People.com, 11 June 2025
This left some borrowers unable to meet their recertification deadline and risk getting kicked out of their IDR plan — through no fault of their own.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
That’s a prudent setup, as shorter-term bonds still kick out strong yields and won’t be hit as hard as longer-term bonds if rates stay stuck at these levels for a while, or even rise.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
As a part of today’s order, Judge Liman kicked out Baldoni’s separate $250 million suit against the NYT.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for kick out
Lydia Price, People.com, 11 June 2025
This left some borrowers unable to meet their recertification deadline and risk getting kicked out of their IDR plan — through no fault of their own.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
That’s a prudent setup, as shorter-term bonds still kick out strong yields and won’t be hit as hard as longer-term bonds if rates stay stuck at these levels for a while, or even rise.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
As a part of today’s order, Judge Liman kicked out Baldoni’s separate $250 million suit against the NYT.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick out
Verb
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Rodrigo is not the only celebrity who has outed herself as a stan.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 June 2025
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Those who were outed would not only lose their jobs, but their names were often published in newspapers, which could cost them their families and their livelihoods.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Much like the rest of the lineup, Lindor is also chasing pitches outside of the zone.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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In uncertain markets, many professionals chase external fixes—like résumés, certifications or job boards—before aligning internally.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Cunningham was assessed a flagrant 2 and ejected for the initial foul, and Sheldon and Allen were ejected for fighting.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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The sides were warned that another hit batter could result in an ejection, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Last month, Fernando Casas-Gamboa’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss the indictment, alleging that ICE is wrongly detaining his client on immigration grounds despite Major ordering his pre-trial release in the criminal case.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Operation Ajax, a joint CIA-British operation, convinced the Shah of Iran, the country’s monarch, to dismiss Mossadegh and drive him from office by force.—
Jeffrey Fields,
The Conversation,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Lower down the ballot, in a sweeping show of dissatisfaction, voters cast out more than two dozen Democratic state lawmakers.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Meyer captured the ancient light cast out by the Lagoon and Trifid Nebula over 34 hours in May 2025, while observing under the near-pristine dark skies of Arizona, a little north of Ash Fork.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Any input would help. – Visiting Accident Dear Visiting: Don’t banish yourself just yet.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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Softening those characters for present-day sensibilities banishes what little edge there was and leaves everything feeling over-bright in a restless and relentless production.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil then hit back-to-back home runs off Taijuan Walker in the sixth inning, but the Mets stopped producing from there.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The gunman, who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black shorts with flowers printed on them ran off down Marcy Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The Dallas Wings rookie and UConn women’s basketball legend threw out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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An inning later, Bellinger was thrown out trying to stretch his run-scoring single into a double.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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“Kick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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