Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked over
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The Coast Guard crew detained the person, who was turned over to Southport police for questioning, officials said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Mull fell forward and immediately turned over to his back after he was struck, with the handgun falling several feet in front of him, landing next to a pillar with a knife falling to his side.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Investors and journalists regularly parse his press conferences for hints about upcoming rate cuts or hikes, trying to get ahead of the market; even the suggestion of a pause or a pivot can set off rallies or selloffs on Wall Street.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The killing touched off a massive response from law enforcement that led investigators to a residence in Kansas City’s Davidson neighborhood in the Northland.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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But both further polarized a nation already deeply divided by political ideology and touched off a movement to punish those whose views did not fall in line with the prevailing sentiment of the moment.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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This year’s stellar session turned on European Powerhouses, with top execs from Fremantle, Mediawan, Studio TF1 and Vuelta in attendance.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lights, which can also be turned on and off quickly, will also provide some showmanship to help get the fans involved, according to White.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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The county’s emergency operations center was activated as winds over 70 mph hit downtown Denton, according to the Denton County Office of Emergency Management.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Demarcus Robinson can come off suspension for Sunday’s home game against Jacksonville, and Brandon Aiyuk is eligible to be activated ahead of a Week 5 visit to the Los Angeles Rams, although a more likely target is Week 6 at Tampa Bay.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump fired Comey from the FBI leadership role in 2017, a move that triggered the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller and a wider DOJ investigation into the Republican's campaign contacts with Russia and Moscow's interference in the 2016 presidential election.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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This shortage was exacerbated during the pandemic home-buying frenzy, when historically low mortgage rates triggered a surge in demand all across the country which brought prices up.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Seniors are often seeking to educate themselves and maintain independence, which may lead them to inaccurate or misleading medical information generated by AI.—
Suzi Morales,
Parents,
25 Sep. 2025
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Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most beloved and commercially successful properties in the world, having generated over $80 billion in retail sales.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Kicked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20over. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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