1
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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2
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
Eight hours later, Gabriela came kicking and screaming into the world.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Even complex motions like dancing or kicking a ball appear controlled rather than forced.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
But the claim was quickly debunked as officials on the island of Saint Helena, where the tortoise lives, reported that Jonathan was still kicking.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Perry hit an elderly individual with a frying pan before kicking one officer in the groin and pushing another, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
When Colucci and the man tried to reenter the bar, the DA's office said Colucci and Browne attacked the man, ripping his shirt, kicking him and breaking his glasses.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
He was accused of hitting, pushing and kicking a woman at a party.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Considering the turmoil of the past year at the NIH, the UDN is lucky to still be kicking.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
The pair have been in physical altercations in the past, including Manning's 2012 arrest for allegedly punching, scratching, kicking and choking Hartman – whom media outlets have referred to as Manning's former make-up artist and assistant – and slamming her head against the floor and wall.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Even complex motions like dancing or kicking a ball appear controlled rather than forced.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
But the claim was quickly debunked as officials on the island of Saint Helena, where the tortoise lives, reported that Jonathan was still kicking.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Perry hit an elderly individual with a frying pan before kicking one officer in the groin and pushing another, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
When Colucci and the man tried to reenter the bar, the DA's office said Colucci and Browne attacked the man, ripping his shirt, kicking him and breaking his glasses.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
He was accused of hitting, pushing and kicking a woman at a party.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Considering the turmoil of the past year at the NIH, the UDN is lucky to still be kicking.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
The pair have been in physical altercations in the past, including Manning's 2012 arrest for allegedly punching, scratching, kicking and choking Hartman – whom media outlets have referred to as Manning's former make-up artist and assistant – and slamming her head against the floor and wall.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking
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Linebacker Oh, linebacker, a position screaming out for help and coming away with nothing, much like most Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight tackle attempts in the first half of last season.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the video, recorded by Mortensen on his cellphone, Paul can be seen screaming and throwing metal chairs, one of which struck one of her children who witnessed the altercation, according to the criminal indictment.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Durkan later drove her point home by objecting to all late-file matters again on Wednesday before they were read into the record — drawing the ire of Councilor Miniard Culpepper, who sponsored the two orders and will have to file them again next week.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kudos to the owners of the Tampa Bay Bucs for not throwing a hissy fit and objecting to the Jaguars playing an entire season so close to Tampa.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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As of today, however, not everyone is complaining.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Late last year, a group of advocates successfully pushed the city to expand an off-leash area for dogs at MacArthur Park after complaining that the city lacked adequate space for animals to roam.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, some residents have been protesting the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods over concerns about pollution, noise, and electricity prices.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country's leadership.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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For the puppy, leaving its mother and littermates can be stressful at first, and crying or whining is normal.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Or get ready for a lot of groaning and whining.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
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But a male voice could be heard moaning in the background.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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One minute later, Pedro Neto was yellow-carded for moaning.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Past albums like Lyfë and 2093 were best experienced as hourslong excursions into illegible rage-rap experiences that washed over the listener, with Yeat’s voice muttering his harmonies amid glitchy laptop bangers.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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In fact, the director was egging me on, encouraging me to go further with the hunching and muttering.—
Andrew Martin,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Kicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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