as in dismissed
to drive or force out
kicked out of the game for using bad language
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Recent Examples of kicked out
Without those increases, staffers believe 1,700 households would have to be kicked out of the program entirely.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The fact that litigation over being kicked out of an otherwise forgettable Knicks game is now in its ninth year highlights the personal, rather than economic, factors driving the two men.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Washington and McPherson were accused of planning the shooting after a security guard put his hands on Washington’s daughter and she was kicked out of the club.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
One of Weston’s punts was a touchback, and one of the two kicked out of bounds was shanked for a net of 13 yards.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
That same day, Zettel told her friend her daughter had been kicked out of an Oak Creek motel.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Federal indictments filed in early October, accusing 32 people of a multi-million dollar gambling ring, is what led to Miami Heat’s veteran guard Terry Rozier being handcuffed and kicked out of the NBA.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
But even before that arrival, Mitchell was kicked out of the house by her roommates due to her drunken antics and unstable behavior.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Back in 2012, the NCAA also moved kickoffs to the 35-yard line from the 30 in the hope that more balls would be kicked out of play and not returned.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The fact that litigation over being kicked out of an otherwise forgettable Knicks game is now in its ninth year highlights the personal, rather than economic, factors driving the two men.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Washington and McPherson were accused of planning the shooting after a security guard put his hands on Washington’s daughter and she was kicked out of the club.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
One of Weston’s punts was a touchback, and one of the two kicked out of bounds was shanked for a net of 13 yards.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
That same day, Zettel told her friend her daughter had been kicked out of an Oak Creek motel.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Federal indictments filed in early October, accusing 32 people of a multi-million dollar gambling ring, is what led to Miami Heat’s veteran guard Terry Rozier being handcuffed and kicked out of the NBA.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
But even before that arrival, Mitchell was kicked out of the house by her roommates due to her drunken antics and unstable behavior.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Back in 2012, the NCAA also moved kickoffs to the 35-yard line from the 30 in the hope that more balls would be kicked out of play and not returned.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked out
Verb
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The domestic violence case was dismissed and the theft charge had yet to be disputed in court.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carrie, meanwhile, is villainized for her admittedly deluded quest to reunite with her biological son in a world that has dismissed them.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After a replay review, Bane was ejected from the game after being assessed both a technical foul and a flagrant foul for his transgression.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Of the eight monkeys that were ejected from their cages, five were killed in the hunt for them and three remained on the loose before Sunday.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The investigation seemed to stall after her body was found as police chased leads that did not pan out.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After Julia outed their affair in the one true bombshell of the season and Adriana wowed everyone by bringing up a Haitian mortician who got a free coffee maker (an excellent Halloween costume, BTW), the next season will just be the two of them sniping and shouting.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Carly was outed as the niece of Hanks in the premiere by fellow contestant Hugo after her ties to fame were hinted at with a park bench — from Hanks' iconic movie Forrest Gump — earlier in the show.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Within 30 days, registrations would be required, proofs of freedom demanded, and Black residents lacking two white sponsors willing to post the $500 bond would be banished.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The man in the suit, banished from Faik Ağa, had taken up a spot at Irfan’s café.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But not everyone is satisfied by Andrew being cast out from the royal family.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Born with eerily psychic powers, she was cast out and neglected, eventually drowning in a dark well.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a twist, the babies turned out to be boys, just like Dante and his twin brother.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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After all, Princess Fiona took a chance on Shrek, and that turned out great for her, right?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After throwing the sandwich, Dunn ran off but was apprehended about a block away.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The coyote then chased after the child until the child's father noticed and started yelling until the coyote ran off.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Kicked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20out. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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