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
In Blue Moon, Hart has been kicked from atop his perch of success, and in Nouvelle Vague, Godard is a former peanut gallerist now trying to break into the industry without following any of the rules.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Deputies heard the child screaming for help and kicked down the door.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The highlight of the game, however, was the NFL record 68-yard field goal kicked by Jacksonville’s Cam Little as the first half expired.
—Ric Sanchez, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the police department, Middleton was exiting the Walmart when Schroeder kicked his shopping court.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Dylan Dreyer kicked things off repping for the Garden State.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
As the 2025-26 broadcast TV season kicked into gear, several network shows with big libraries posted week to week gains as viewers caught up on past seasons or watched the first episodes of new ones.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Rusev returned to the ring and attacked two members of the stable before Penta kicked El Grande Americano.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
He was kept for days, where he was punched, slapped and kicked.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Deputies heard the child screaming for help and kicked down the door.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The highlight of the game, however, was the NFL record 68-yard field goal kicked by Jacksonville’s Cam Little as the first half expired.
—Ric Sanchez, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the police department, Middleton was exiting the Walmart when Schroeder kicked his shopping court.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Dylan Dreyer kicked things off repping for the Garden State.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
As the 2025-26 broadcast TV season kicked into gear, several network shows with big libraries posted week to week gains as viewers caught up on past seasons or watched the first episodes of new ones.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Rusev returned to the ring and attacked two members of the stable before Penta kicked El Grande Americano.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
He was kept for days, where he was punched, slapped and kicked.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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Others have complained of breaks, tears, contusions, and concussions.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Local governments in provinces like Gansu, Guizhou, and Inner Mongolia are offering new incentives after tech giants including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent complained that Chinese chips from Huawei and Cambricon were less energy-efficient and costlier to run.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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For similar reasons, Bangladesh has objected to India’s plans to connect 30 rivers as part of a massive irrigation project.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a Facebook post this month, Picoult alleged that the complaint about the play came from a single parent who objected to the original text’s having a nonbinary character.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Steve screamed, as those around him celebrated.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Across America, Halloween spending is expected to reach record levels this year, including large crowds waiting for their chance to be chased, startled and screamed at.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Employees protested the company's work with Israel, leading to firings and resignations.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lee has protested at the Broadview ICE facility on several recent Fridays, taking issue with how ICE is picking up allegedly undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area, and how federal agents are deploying tear gas during protests in neighborhoods.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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From the other room, the victim moaned.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yankees fans have moaned and groaned about Aaron Boone’s deployment of Williams in crucial situations this season, and it’s only exacerbated now that every game counts in the postseason race.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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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 9 Nov. 2025.
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