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
The performance happened on a day when Coachella has a notable number of rockers — Jack White kicked things off in the Mojave Tent in a set announced earlier this week and there was much excitement for the Strokes on the Coachella stage Saturday night before headliner Justin Bieber.
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Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say that on March 15, 2026, Sikorski allegedly kicked and slammed the dog named Steel multiple times.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Any hope for a safety net is gone (her mother kicked her out of the house to protect Rue’s younger sister), and the freedom promised in adulthood may be nothing more than a mirage.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Thanks to the flood of community support, moving plans have kicked into gear.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
One deputy eventually kicked the door open, another armed themselves with a taser.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The ball may be run, passed or kicked.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Red Sox scored four in the third inning but San Diego got three in the top of the fourth after Machado kicked away a pickoff attempt — perhaps not unintentionally — to put runners on second and third.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
In a recent field test, the robot sprinted across a soccer field, kicked a ball toward the goal and changed direction without hesitation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say that on March 15, 2026, Sikorski allegedly kicked and slammed the dog named Steel multiple times.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Any hope for a safety net is gone (her mother kicked her out of the house to protect Rue’s younger sister), and the freedom promised in adulthood may be nothing more than a mirage.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Thanks to the flood of community support, moving plans have kicked into gear.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
One deputy eventually kicked the door open, another armed themselves with a taser.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The ball may be run, passed or kicked.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Red Sox scored four in the third inning but San Diego got three in the top of the fourth after Machado kicked away a pickoff attempt — perhaps not unintentionally — to put runners on second and third.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
In a recent field test, the robot sprinted across a soccer field, kicked a ball toward the goal and changed direction without hesitation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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Horner complained that the delivery truck didn’t have a working backup camera.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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In emails shared with the Tribune, Clint Litle also complained to Tower management about disparaging comments allegedly made about his wife’s appearance, including about her makeup and hair extensions.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Veto-wielding Security Council members China and Russia objected and planned to issue an alternative resolution.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some have already objected to the war outright and are expected to oppose funding.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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In punt return drills involving receiver Mikey Matthews, UCLA players rushed him, screamed at him and sprayed him with water in an attempt to prevent him from catching the ball.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lee screamed, running toward Knueppel and shaking a bottle of water over his head.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters in Dolton, Illinois, protested on Monday, saying that their equipment is unsafe and their chief isn't qualified.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Professionals in Mexico’s arts community had protested the initially vague plans to export the collection of 160 artworks, seemingly for an indefinite period of time, to the Santander bank’s new cultural center, the Faro Santander.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Never whined, even as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s play deteriorated last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 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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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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“Kicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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