1
as in complained
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 objected
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 kicked
Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 17-year-old male following a verbal dispute.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Magana pounced on the loose ball at the 22 and, four plays later, Isaac Magana kicked a 32-yard field goal to put the home team ahead 17-6.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Then Stemp kicked his leg up, right up, and executed a tilt.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Your church has now kicked you out.
—EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
At the time of his indictment in 2018, Rosenthal was involved in two Vallejo charities, Voices of Vallejo — which kicked him off after his arrest — and a group called Cann-I-Dream, which Rosenthal founded.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Any coach less interested in making a statement than winning the game would have left 10 seconds on the clock, planned for a disaster, and kicked the field goal on third down.
—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Other videos showed people being kicked and beaten in the street.
—Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The Raiders then kicked a field goal to pull to within five points.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Magana pounced on the loose ball at the 22 and, four plays later, Isaac Magana kicked a 32-yard field goal to put the home team ahead 17-6.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Then Stemp kicked his leg up, right up, and executed a tilt.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Your church has now kicked you out.
—EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
At the time of his indictment in 2018, Rosenthal was involved in two Vallejo charities, Voices of Vallejo — which kicked him off after his arrest — and a group called Cann-I-Dream, which Rosenthal founded.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Any coach less interested in making a statement than winning the game would have left 10 seconds on the clock, planned for a disaster, and kicked the field goal on third down.
—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Other videos showed people being kicked and beaten in the street.
—Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The Raiders then kicked a field goal to pull to within five points.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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Meanwhile, some community members complained the university’s shelter-in place-policy caused firefighting resources to be diverted from other parts of Malibu.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione rarely complained about the condition despite its impact on his life, according to Martin.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Parents Protecting Our Children objected to the policy, saying parents have constitutional rights to make decisions about the upbringing of their children and should be informed about a gender transition.Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Quentin Fulks, the principal deputy campaign manager for the Harris campaign, vigorously objected to any questioning of their — and the vice president’s — work ethic.Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of demonstrators have since protested in the streets of Seoul, waving banners, shouting slogans and singing along to K-pop songs with lyrics changed to demand Yoon’s removal.Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Farrell protested the stoppage, but that animation alone was proof the referee made the correct decision.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Kicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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