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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2
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
Second game Donovan Mitchell took a pass under the net from LeBron James and kicked it out to Fox on the perimeter for the winner.
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Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
The existing plan needs not to be a ‘can kicked down the road’ but to be addressed and adjusted responsibly.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The victim was punched, kicked and pushed from a bicycle, resulting in a loss of consciousness and a possible concussion.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
California was proving ground for immigration sweeps The militarized immigration sweeps that led to two deaths in Minneapolis began in California last year, with series of raids in Los Angeles in June that kicked of months of protests and legal wrangling.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Harris won the seat as the Democratic candidate by 52 percentage points after the Tennessee Democratic Party kicked DeBerry out of the party and off the ballot.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Feb. 2026
Later, on the 200 block of Cobblestone Drive, at least four to five people, including Morello, apparently became displeased with Soto and kicked him out of the home.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The defense forced three turnovers, Jason Myers kicked a Super Bowl-record five field goals, and running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards to earn most valuable player as the Seahawks finished the season with 10 consecutive victories.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Sabine Payer of Austria, who kicked Ledecka out of the contest, bagged a silver medal.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
The existing plan needs not to be a ‘can kicked down the road’ but to be addressed and adjusted responsibly.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The victim was punched, kicked and pushed from a bicycle, resulting in a loss of consciousness and a possible concussion.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
California was proving ground for immigration sweeps The militarized immigration sweeps that led to two deaths in Minneapolis began in California last year, with series of raids in Los Angeles in June that kicked of months of protests and legal wrangling.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Harris won the seat as the Democratic candidate by 52 percentage points after the Tennessee Democratic Party kicked DeBerry out of the party and off the ballot.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Feb. 2026
Later, on the 200 block of Cobblestone Drive, at least four to five people, including Morello, apparently became displeased with Soto and kicked him out of the home.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The defense forced three turnovers, Jason Myers kicked a Super Bowl-record five field goals, and running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards to earn most valuable player as the Seahawks finished the season with 10 consecutive victories.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Sabine Payer of Austria, who kicked Ledecka out of the contest, bagged a silver medal.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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Those include removing security gates that people complained rattled when cars drove over the track and notifying neighbors of special events at least 30 days in advance.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Families have also complained about children being separated from them.—
Jordan Parker
Aviation,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, Sarandos sent his own letter to Carr that objected to Cameron's claims.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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In a statement, David Hyman, Netflix’s Chief Legal Officer, objected to Par’s characterization.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hudson was spotted out in New York City, and her look screamed grunge-cool.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fans danced and screamed and sang.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her father later protested the drafting of young men from inside the camps to fight overseas.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Homan protested, but, according to World Curling’s rules, there are no official replays, and the official’s final call stands.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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Strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance, the shooting victim moaned, then screamed.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
2 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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