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
Fifteen of us like-minded travelers kicked things off in Tbilisi, a capital city full of contrasts.
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Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The adventure began at Roger Rowe School, where Cutter Clotfelter kicked things off with an enthusiastic introduction to the day ahead.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
According to prosecutors, while he was being held, Furman kicked him multiple times in the leg and ankle.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Pagano accidentally kicked Ivar’s arm into Psycho Clown’s face.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Rioters bit, kicked, and punched law enforcement officers.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Off the field, the world will be watching how the United States, Mexico and Canada can safely host the biggest World Cup in history – with the tournament already creating global headlines before a ball is even kicked.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The court kicked the case back for resentencing.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
On a field-goal attempt during a Monday night game in New England, Koo kicked the field in front of the football but never made contact with the ball.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The adventure began at Roger Rowe School, where Cutter Clotfelter kicked things off with an enthusiastic introduction to the day ahead.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
According to prosecutors, while he was being held, Furman kicked him multiple times in the leg and ankle.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Pagano accidentally kicked Ivar’s arm into Psycho Clown’s face.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Rioters bit, kicked, and punched law enforcement officers.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Off the field, the world will be watching how the United States, Mexico and Canada can safely host the biggest World Cup in history – with the tournament already creating global headlines before a ball is even kicked.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The court kicked the case back for resentencing.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
On a field-goal attempt during a Monday night game in New England, Koo kicked the field in front of the football but never made contact with the ball.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
Verb
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Some people complained about paying higher premiums without receiving any of the benefits of insurance coverage.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Agostina’s family has complained that security forces were consumed by concerns of fan violence during a major soccer game in the city of Cordoba that day.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Both Regan and Koltun have objected to the subpoenas for their clients’ information, and have moved to unseal the cases, which are pending before US District Chief Judge James Boasberg.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Even Giants great Barry Bonds, who played his home games in San Francisco’s massive bayside ballpark when Petco opened in 2004, objected to how large the venue played.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Angered by the demonstration, Keenan first screamed at the protesters and then spit in the face of one.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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There were so many cool sculptures and pieces of architecture that screamed to be turned into a puzzle.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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There, organizers who have protested women’s athletic events involving transgender participants across California delivered speeches demanding that the CIF prohibit Hernandez and other transgender athletes from competing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Referee Dan Engler did not see Gunther’s foot under the rope, and Gunther protested despite Engler upholding the decision.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 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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In the shadows of the long-hut, the elders muttered among themselves—of portents and crops and weather and the storage of grain.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 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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“Kicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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