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 and managers complained about the lack of specifics, as did legal-services providers and advocacy groups.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Fans and politicians have complained in every language.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Allman, 48, attended both hearings in person and objected to his mom’s petition.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Herbst, who will resign in November, is the only commissioner who objected to hiring Williams at a salary of $350,000.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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On Tuesday, officers originally were called to the residence after a female ran out to an animal control officer in the area and screamed that her family member had been shot.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Set in Chicago in the Jazz Age and inspired by the true crime of passion news events that screamed from Windy City newspaper headlines, the musical is based on the 1926 play of the same name by Maurine Dallas Watkins, a journalist covering the city’s courthouse beat.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Ukraine has loudly protested Russia’s inclusion in the Biennale.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Golders Green and met with emergency responders on Thursday, as some local residents protested and called on the government to do more to protect the community.—
Elena Giuliano,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Remember that one time John Boyega, who played Finn, whined about how Disney didn't do his black character justice?—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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He was outplayed by kids who had maybe 1/15th of his raw talent and whined to officials.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.
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