kicking the bucket

phrase

present participle of kick the bucket

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking the bucket
buying it
Phrase
  • When thrifting kitchen essentials, carefully inspect each item before buying it.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Just because a list is for sale does not mean the company selling it or the company buying it is doing anything wrong.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Kicking the bucket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20the%20bucket. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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