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
Americans would be kicked out of most of the countries of the world.
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Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
There are five Broderick siblings, but their eldest brother and sister ran away from the cult, and their mother was kicked out after medication was found among her belongings.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Magni further claims that the pitcher was kicked out of the game, but he was allowed to stay in the dugout and the coach wasn't kicked out of the complex.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Another fighting spirit spot as Okada kicked out at one.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
This year, Swindon were kicked out of the EFL Trophy for fielding two ineligible players.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
She’s kicked out of school, though is permitted to still take national exams for university admission.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
These bears are likely yearlings kicked out of their home range by their mothers.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
There are five Broderick siblings, but their eldest brother and sister ran away from the cult, and their mother was kicked out after medication was found among her belongings.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Magni further claims that the pitcher was kicked out of the game, but he was allowed to stay in the dugout and the coach wasn't kicked out of the complex.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Another fighting spirit spot as Okada kicked out at one.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
This year, Swindon were kicked out of the EFL Trophy for fielding two ineligible players.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
She’s kicked out of school, though is permitted to still take national exams for university admission.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
These bears are likely yearlings kicked out of their home range by their mothers.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked out
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Phillips, in return, pushed Aguirre and was also ejected.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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In 2020, Hammon became the first woman to serve as head coach in a game, taking over after Popovich got ejected.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Winn then allowed a bases-clearing double to Abrams to tie the game at 3-3, and Daylen Lile gave the Nationals a lead and chased Winn from the game with a soft single to center that scored the final run.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Popov testified that Sibley chased him and punched him in the head.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The anonymous e-mailer later outed herself in a comment on the Discord of Mandy Matney’s Lunashark Media company.—
James Lasdun,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
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But just one pitch later, Judge inside-outed a 93-mph sinker over the fence.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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But the most important takeaways are that Claudia and Madeline are killed for their role in Lestat’s almost-offing, while Louis is only banished.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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In Nepal, where menstruation stigma still leads some women and girls to be banished to mud huts during their periods, reusable cups have been life-changing.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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If such an opportunity arises, producers would be well served by bringing this entire exceptional cast out east to perform it.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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On the other hand, those who carry heterosis face discrimination from within their own circles — Jim is cast out from by the gym queen crowd when his positive test for the virus is exposed — in a clear parallel for how HIV+ people are often treated in gay circles.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The trip, though, has underscored how the country of 50 million people, which experienced a religious crisis after its 20th-century dictatorship ended, still has plenty of faithful Catholics who have turned out in droves to welcome the American pope.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The trip, though, has underscored how the country of 50 million people, which experienced a religious crisis after its 20th century dictatorship ended, still has plenty of faithful Catholics who have turned out in droves to welcome the American pope.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said that after an argument, Krusell allegedly stabbed Hatcher in the chest and ran off.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Weeks go by with most people assuming that Ashe ran off or was killed as a result of his sketchy business dealings.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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“Kicked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20out. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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