kicking (about)

Definition of kicking (about)next
present participle of kick (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking (about)
protesting
Verb
  • Several local businesses closed to join a nationwide economic blackout protesting ICE activity.
    Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Those protesting the immigration actions have found themselves at odds with federal agents, at times in confrontations that have resulted in gunfire and serious injury.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Kicking (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20%28about%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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