Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking over
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Since the alliance of unions ratified their new contracts, both labor and Kaiser executives have signaled interest in turning over a new leaf.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026 -
The 30 year old allegedly went through the facility's south TSA security checkpoint without turning over any of his baggage, according to the allegations read by presiding judge Latrevia Kates-Johnson during Oloruntoba's bond hearing on Tuesday.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Other videos show fans setting off fireworks in the street and getting quickly arrested.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Senior first baseman Kaitlyn Streiler suffered a broken hand on April 18, setting off a chain reaction that included Beals shifting to first.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Her stomach was already turning on her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Prioritize visibility Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by turning on your headlights.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The university prepared to wash its hands of this important part of its legacy, touching off a furious backlash.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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With two minutes left in the period, Parayko ran Yurov into the boards from behind, touching off a fight between the Blues’ defenseman and Trenin.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Kicking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20over. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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