1
as in screaming
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 objecting
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 kicking
Jones blames that impasse for kicking the financial stability of TSA officers like a football.
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Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
She is later seen kicking a bag in the direction of Hartman, whom the outlet calls her girlfriend, and appearing to either lunge at or hit the woman before the video cuts out.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
House Republicans passed a 60-day funding patch that funded the entire department, kicking the ball back into the Senate’s court.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
UConn’s Chris Freeman showed off an NFL-caliber leg, kicking a 65-yard field goal.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The upshot is that the U-2 is still kicking along while its successor has been sitting in museums for three decades.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
The best exfoliating deodorants are kicking things up a notch via potent actives that yield amplified benefits than the average formulas.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
For All Mankind is back and rarin’ to go, kicking things off with the glorious return of the season-opening catch-up montage.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
At a demonstration in Hangzhou, an operator wearing a motion-capture suit carried out a series of actions, including waving, turning, and kicking a ball, while Titan 01 replicated every movement within milliseconds.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
She is later seen kicking a bag in the direction of Hartman, whom the outlet calls her girlfriend, and appearing to either lunge at or hit the woman before the video cuts out.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
House Republicans passed a 60-day funding patch that funded the entire department, kicking the ball back into the Senate’s court.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
UConn’s Chris Freeman showed off an NFL-caliber leg, kicking a 65-yard field goal.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
The upshot is that the U-2 is still kicking along while its successor has been sitting in museums for three decades.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
The best exfoliating deodorants are kicking things up a notch via potent actives that yield amplified benefits than the average formulas.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
For All Mankind is back and rarin’ to go, kicking things off with the glorious return of the season-opening catch-up montage.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
At a demonstration in Hangzhou, an operator wearing a motion-capture suit carried out a series of actions, including waving, turning, and kicking a ball, while Titan 01 replicated every movement within milliseconds.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking
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Authorities say Valdez had multiple untreated mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, and that he had been seen in Concord earlier in the day screaming at cars.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Williams was celebrating an offensive foul called against Doncic by gleefully screaming in Doncic's personal space.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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An attorney for his campaign then sent a letter to Hooper objecting to the move and referencing the initial application and proof of acceptance.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the mass street demonstrations in Minneapolis, people in communities from New York to California are objecting to longstanding contracts between ICE and local governments for services ranging from the use of training facilities to parking spaces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rather than complaining and predicting economic ruin, Americans treated rationing as noble.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some Toyota fans reacted poorly to the announcement, complaining about the loss of the hybrid version of the Highlander that Toyota has marketed since 2005.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Migrants marched through Chiapas state protesting long waits for paperwork and requesting authorization to move to areas with greater employment prospects.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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During a panel, women shared stories of being shot and maimed for protesting the Iranian government.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Or get ready for a lot of groaning and whining.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
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With LeBron James buying into a supporting actor role, the Lakers are a legitimate threat because Doncic is more focused on scoring buckets than whining to officials.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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One minute later, Pedro Neto was yellow-carded for moaning.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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While lying on the pavement, he could be heard moaning as an officer shouted at him not to move.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
13 Dec. 2025
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In fact, the director was egging me on, encouraging me to go further with the hunching and muttering.—
Andrew Martin,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Old friend Daniel Vladar was spectacular in making 26 saves, several of which had Morgan Geekie (nine total shots, five on net, two blocked, two misses) muttering to himself.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Kicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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