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
These gradually raise the temperature in stages, preventing the backup heating system from kicking on.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Sure enough, as my physician predicted, within weeks of kicking sugar and carbage, all my ailments disappeared.
—Connie Bennett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
After Graham Gano’s injury in Week 3, McAtamney was elevated to take over kicking duties.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Billboard returned to Miami for the 36th annual Latin Music Week, kicking things off on Monday, October 20.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Have enough sneakers on your shoe rack and are instead looking for a pair of slides to wear after the gym or on the plane — effectively kicking feet swelling to the curb?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Wes Borland would be out here, kicking ass.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
The receiver, wisely, slid down at the 7-yard line, allowing the Bengals to drain the clock before kicking the game-winning field goal.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
There were times when Drew came home from meetings with the city council, the clinic board of trustees, or even a trial and found Jocko loitering around, kicking his Hacky Sack as part of his never-ending fitness program.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Sure enough, as my physician predicted, within weeks of kicking sugar and carbage, all my ailments disappeared.
—Connie Bennett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
After Graham Gano’s injury in Week 3, McAtamney was elevated to take over kicking duties.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Billboard returned to Miami for the 36th annual Latin Music Week, kicking things off on Monday, October 20.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Have enough sneakers on your shoe rack and are instead looking for a pair of slides to wear after the gym or on the plane — effectively kicking feet swelling to the curb?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Wes Borland would be out here, kicking ass.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
The receiver, wisely, slid down at the 7-yard line, allowing the Bengals to drain the clock before kicking the game-winning field goal.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
There were times when Drew came home from meetings with the city council, the clinic board of trustees, or even a trial and found Jocko loitering around, kicking his Hacky Sack as part of his never-ending fitness program.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking
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Video captured officers screaming at him to drop the knife, followed by several gunshots from police.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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His new visions are shattered by an explosion of light and color as, beneath his fist, the green light blazes, the kyber crystal of the Jedi screaming in corruption and cowardice, in fear and loathing—the lies of the Jedi revealed at last.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rull, the Aviation chief of staff under Director Ralph Cutié, cited those federal rules in objecting to the $100,000 CountryFest expense in the department’s $480,000 promotional budget last year.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some Republicans, in addition to objecting to restoring tax credits for immigrants with legal presence, also argue that extending the premiums for all Americans would be too costly for the federal government.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Foulla Niotis says her 17-year-old daughter, Maria, and Maria's best friend, Isabella Salas, were run down and killed by Maria's stalker despite months of complaining to police.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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For Gen Z, complaining can be a way to set boundaries, speak up, and try to hold companies accountable.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Peaceful protesting with song and dance Despite the many criticisms that anti-Trump protesters came to preach, there were displays of optimism, hope and whimsy in several cities.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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Winston said because of that, Bible-believing and sacramental Christians have no choice but to be out protesting for the protection of immigrants.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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Common signals include sniffing, circling, squatting, or whining.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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The floor buffers come out, whining like jet engines in the hallways, erasing over a month’s worth of shoe scuffs that made the place look like the dasher boards at the hockey rink.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 26 Oct. 2025.
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