1
as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion
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as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
fiscal conservatives have already started to kick about the proposed program, claiming it will increase the state's deficit substantially
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Recent Examples of kicked
In another tape, also viewed by social workers, Guojun enters a classroom shortly after a teacher has kicked and pummelled his four-year-old son to the ground.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Tough Guys Damon to break out a Boston accent than as part of a group of guys who keep getting their asses kicked?
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 10 May 2026
In 2026, the pace of deals has kicked into overdrive, with Nvidia already topping $40 billion in commitments and expanding its portfolio to include more public equities.
—Kristina Partsinevelos,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Sky kicked her to the outside and then went for a dive.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Emma Stone’s hairstylist Mara Roszak kicked that off.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Imagine being the villain who kicked Cinderella to the curb.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
There was this interesting look on Catherine’s face when Richard kicked Blue out in the finale.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The goal was nullified because Hyman kicked the puck in, opening the door for the Ducks to pad their lead.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Tough Guys Damon to break out a Boston accent than as part of a group of guys who keep getting their asses kicked?
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 10 May 2026
In 2026, the pace of deals has kicked into overdrive, with Nvidia already topping $40 billion in commitments and expanding its portfolio to include more public equities.
—Kristina Partsinevelos,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Sky kicked her to the outside and then went for a dive.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Emma Stone’s hairstylist Mara Roszak kicked that off.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Imagine being the villain who kicked Cinderella to the curb.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
There was this interesting look on Catherine’s face when Richard kicked Blue out in the finale.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The goal was nullified because Hyman kicked the puck in, opening the door for the Ducks to pad their lead.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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Staff have complained that the current audio system periodically malfunctions during public comment or while City Council members are speaking from the dais.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The issue of high ticket costs and resale scalping has been a topic of discussion among state and federal leaders for years, after the matter was thrust into the zeitgeist when fans complained about ticket sales for Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The world’s oldest human rights organization objected to the framing of a briefing ahead of King Charles III’s speech setting out the government’s priorities for the year on Wednesday.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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At its most recent meeting last month, three members of the committee objected to language that suggested its next move would be a rate cut.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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His confidence wasn’t loud, but his steady production screamed franchise pillar.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Akinsulie screamed as the dog tore the flesh from his ankle, thighs, hip and wrist.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
13 May 2026
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Soriano and Pawlowski have been two of the leaders who have protested the location of any Amazon data centers at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That would have knocked both Israel and Russia, two countries whose presence at the Biennale has been widely protested, out of contention.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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Traffic hummed and whined on I-85.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Second, in a report of their own, the pro-business commissioners whined that all of this was unfair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Coach Arne Slot moaned about VAR but his problems lie much closer to home.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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As for one consistent complaint heard muttered amid bleary-eyed guests of the former Standard, Schrager confirms the appropriate adjustments have been made.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the other 3%, often muttered by students prospectively examining transfer applications, is distinct.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Kicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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