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
Dent raced up the court, kicked to Perry, who dribbled into a 3-pointer, and turned to the crowd, celebrating with a flex and a roar.
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Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
The boy’s green sneakers kicked the air, his legs too short to touch the ground.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Seven years later, the Rolling Stones kicked Jones out of the group.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Schelotto was lined up in front of the goal and kicked the ball through a small opening in a wall of defenders and into the right side of the goal.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
This civic attitude kicked into high gear as ICE bore down on the state.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Whereas in those seasons, a version of this challenge kicked things off, this time the producers cleverly placed it at just the right point in the season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Directed by horror legend Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell) from a script by screenwriting duo Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (Baywatch, Friday the 13th), Send Help has been touted as a combination of Misery and Castaway kicked into overdrive by Raimi's signature gross-out gaggery.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Bisel resisted, kicked and pushed him and other officers.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
The boy’s green sneakers kicked the air, his legs too short to touch the ground.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Seven years later, the Rolling Stones kicked Jones out of the group.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Schelotto was lined up in front of the goal and kicked the ball through a small opening in a wall of defenders and into the right side of the goal.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
This civic attitude kicked into high gear as ICE bore down on the state.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Whereas in those seasons, a version of this challenge kicked things off, this time the producers cleverly placed it at just the right point in the season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Directed by horror legend Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell) from a script by screenwriting duo Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (Baywatch, Friday the 13th), Send Help has been touted as a combination of Misery and Castaway kicked into overdrive by Raimi's signature gross-out gaggery.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Bisel resisted, kicked and pushed him and other officers.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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In demonstrating the technology to CalMatters, using an imaginary 56-year-old female patient who complained of trouble breathing, Scope asked several follow-up questions to drill down on her symptoms.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Independent journalists and civil society complained of surveillance and harassment.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the Great Recession of 2008-09.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tillis and other lawmakers have objected to the investigation as an inappropriate executive encroachment into the Fed’s independence.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Protesters screamed at agents, threw snowballs and tried to block their vehicles.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mostly, Connell said, the protesters just screamed at agents.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eilish's brother/collaborator Finneas, who has previously protested against ICE in Los Angeles, also spoke about the shootings in Minnesota in an Instagram post on Sunday.—
Karen Cortes,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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As iLe recalled, the massive crowds in the Verano Boricua protested in creative and fun ways.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 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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