KICKING Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

kicking

verb

present participle of kick

as in screaming

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 objecting

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 kicking In the video, the person is seen getting into a defensive stance and then laughing and kicking at the sea lion, which then turned and scooted away. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 Garcés was sent off shortly after the break for kicking the ball away after a foul. — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The spiderweb sprawl of a three-team trade often starts from a kernel of interest, like the Athletics kicking the tires on Ruiz. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 23 July 2026 Zach Boyd, who heads Utah's AI office, has said Doctronic has, if anything, erred toward over-caution, routinely kicking uncontroversial decisions up to a physician. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Fans were treated to special performances during halftime on Sunday, with Madonna kicking things off before Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS took the field. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Japan gained a one-point lead with fullback Takuro Matsunaga kicking a penalty goal and then sparking a long-range counter-attacking try from his own quarterline that was finished in the left corner by winger Kippei Ishida in 15th. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 That’s someone treading open water who has figured out that the only way not to drown is to never stop kicking. — Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Days after he was arrested for that incident, Wardlaw was back in custody for allegedly punching and kicking another man, court records showed. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026

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After securing the victory over Argentina on Sunday, Yamal’s little brother, Keyne, could be seen running straight into his soccer star brother’s arms and screaming with joy over the win.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
The key is to train the mind to relax, just chill, even though somebody’s at the doorbell, even though somebody’s walking into the kitchen, little kids screaming through the house.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

Definition of screaming

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Benjamin Franklin wrote essays in the 1780s objecting to the use of privateers, despite his backing of privateering during the War of Independence a few years before.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
The notion, as echoed by objecting soccer fans, was that corporate and political interests were interfering with the integrity of the match.

— Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026

Definition of objecting

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In short order, users started complaining about multiple system reboots rather than the one expected with a security update.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Nights in a restaurant are often spent describing flavors, in sensory attention—at least when they aren’t filled with flirting with your coworkers or complaining about guests.

— Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of complaining

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State workers used the forum to raise $9,000 in under three weeks for an Interstate 80 billboard protesting the RTO order.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Local Democratic officials, including New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, have been arrested at 26 Federal Plaza while protesting immigration policies.

— Brynn Gingras, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of protesting

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Swinging his hips, moaning into the mic and briefly getting promiscuous with a mic stand was the authenticity that the majority-millennial crowd expected.

— Sophie Lindberg July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Federal officers stand over a man with a bloody shirt who is handcuffed face down, moaning in pain as his left foot shakes.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of moaning

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An edgy confrontation The Rangers were still seething as Keenan attempted to address the team following a demoralizing 3-1 loss, with a few snapping back or muttering under their breath.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
On Tuesday, cameras caught Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing muttering something after looking back at the Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee, who was in discomfort after an awkward slide at home plate.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026