KICKING THE BUCKET Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

kicking the bucket

phrase

present participle of kick the bucket

as in dying

to stop living He had things he wanted to accomplished before he kicked the bucket.

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buying it

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That town manages its own water but gets its supply by buying it from both the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority and Ann Arbor township.

— Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 July 2026
And since travel insurance excludes events and situations known at the time of purchase, buying it as soon as you book will ensure you're covered for whatever scenario arises.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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