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
Except for a few children kicking a ball and some chickens pecking the ground, the village seemed almost deserted.
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Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Prince William's exciting trip to Brazil has also included playing beach volleyball at Copacabana Beach, kicking a soccer goal at Maracanã Stadium, and planting some mangroves.
—Phil Boucher, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Travis Kelce, who had also lamented the Chiefs kicking a field goal at the end of the first half, countered that Tush Push argument by noting the Chiefs have a short-yardage option.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Since signing a contract with WWE in 2006, Sheamus has been a loyalist and is still kicking with the young talent on the roster.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Video footage obtained by police showed the brothers punching, stomping and kicking Nutt repeatedly, court records say.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This season, though, each team got 60 kicking balls at the start of the season.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Halftime events during the game included the Future Buccaneers going on the field to participate in tackling drills, throwing and catching a touchdown, and kicking field goals.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Some of them because of the street aspect are very hungry, and are kicking your door down every day.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Prince William's exciting trip to Brazil has also included playing beach volleyball at Copacabana Beach, kicking a soccer goal at Maracanã Stadium, and planting some mangroves.
—Phil Boucher, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Travis Kelce, who had also lamented the Chiefs kicking a field goal at the end of the first half, countered that Tush Push argument by noting the Chiefs have a short-yardage option.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Since signing a contract with WWE in 2006, Sheamus has been a loyalist and is still kicking with the young talent on the roster.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Video footage obtained by police showed the brothers punching, stomping and kicking Nutt repeatedly, court records say.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This season, though, each team got 60 kicking balls at the start of the season.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Halftime events during the game included the Future Buccaneers going on the field to participate in tackling drills, throwing and catching a touchdown, and kicking field goals.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Some of them because of the street aspect are very hungry, and are kicking your door down every day.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking
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Agents appear to fight off a screaming crowd trying to help the man by pushing them away and threatening them with pepper spray.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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There’s nothing like stepping onto the ice with thousands of screaming school children on top of you after an early-morning bus ride to play in an early-morning game to remind you’re in the AHL rather than the NHL.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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While objecting to restraints, Robinson’s attorneys agree with the sheriff that the court should limit or ban video and photographic coverage of proceedings.—
Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Federal courts generally require plaintiffs to show a specific, personal injury to establish standing—a high bar for citizens objecting to government property decisions since courts often dismiss cases brought by citizens without a direct stake.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dani has fallen asleep, though only after complaining vociferously about the light.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lyons said store owners had been complaining about the retail for some time.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The two survivors, who Trump identifies as terrorists, were released to Colombia and Ecuador within hours, a move that prevents them from protesting their detention in court.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Serbia saw tens of thousands occupy the streets, demanding justice and protesting populist rule.—
Michael Shank,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chip heeled tight to my left, his ears laid back, whining softly.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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Marcus poked out his bottom lip, but no whining this time.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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There’s something moaning in the background.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The deputies ultimately roll him over before putting on handcuffs as Mull can be heard moaning in pain.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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My husband has been muttering in a loop about tuition, books, food, and transportation to and from home to campus.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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He was also heard muttering expletives down the stretch, visibly battling the heat and pressure.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Kicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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