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
Myles Sansted kicked the extra point in overtime as Montana State won its first national championship since 1984, beating Illinois State 35-34 on Monday night in the Football Championship Subdivision title game.
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CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
The revival of the theater kicked into gear in 2022, when Delaney Enterprises acquired the property for $550,000 and secured a state historic tax credit of $728,818 to fund a $5 million restoration.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The rebound kicked left, and Berglund swung it behind the net and fed it back out at the right post, whence Drancak scored.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Andre Szmyt kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired as Cleveland rallied past Cincinnati 20-18.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
McLaughlin kicked a 48-yard field goal early in the fourth to extend Tampa Bay’s lead.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Oldoerp said the man allegedly kicked two cars, damaging them and breaking one of the side mirrors.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
The new version still sees the ball kicked from the kicking team’s 35-yard line, but every player on the kicking team other than the kicker himself now lines up with at least one foot on the returning team’s 40-yard line.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
When Mark Moseley kicked his NFL-record 21st consecutive field goal in 1982 to beat the Giants in the snow, his financial contributions to his preferred pols were no one’s concern.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
The revival of the theater kicked into gear in 2022, when Delaney Enterprises acquired the property for $550,000 and secured a state historic tax credit of $728,818 to fund a $5 million restoration.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The rebound kicked left, and Berglund swung it behind the net and fed it back out at the right post, whence Drancak scored.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Andre Szmyt kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired as Cleveland rallied past Cincinnati 20-18.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
McLaughlin kicked a 48-yard field goal early in the fourth to extend Tampa Bay’s lead.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Oldoerp said the man allegedly kicked two cars, damaging them and breaking one of the side mirrors.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
The new version still sees the ball kicked from the kicking team’s 35-yard line, but every player on the kicking team other than the kicker himself now lines up with at least one foot on the returning team’s 40-yard line.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
When Mark Moseley kicked his NFL-record 21st consecutive field goal in 1982 to beat the Giants in the snow, his financial contributions to his preferred pols were no one’s concern.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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There was little pushback from industry leaders or consumer advocates on Tuesday even though towing representatives had previously complained that the changes would add costs and consumer lawyers had objected that the recommendations didn’t go far enough to protect drivers.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
7 Jan. 2026
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But monks there complained that the slain king was walking around at night, frightening them with strange sounds.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two lobby groups had strongly objected to the original tariffs and urged the Italian government to intervene.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Unsatisfied with SpaceX's progress, acting agency administrator Sean Duffy announced in October that NASA was considering reopening the HLS contract to other bidders, including Blue Origin, who objected to Starship's selection over their Blue Moon lander, which is originally slated for Artemis 5.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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Videos circulating on social media appeared to show a U-Haul truck moving quickly through a dense crowd as people screamed.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The photo outside Enzo Ferrari’s house in the grounds of its factory in Maranello, Italy, on his first day at the latter screamed ‘aura’.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The demonstrators protested for several hours, at one point marching around the nearby federal immigration building before returning to Foley Square.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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When shopkeepers in the narrow streets of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar protested the government’s failing economic policies, their chants rattled the regime.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
8 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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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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From the other room, the victim moaned.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
15 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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