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
Kurland and his wife, Sue, were kicking tires on a recent Saturday, looking to replace their Prius models.
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The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Kelvin Servita Arocha, 20, pleaded guilty to obstructing governmental administration in June for kicking an officer’s radio during the incident.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
What to Know Prince William joined in a soccer match during his visit to the young people's steering group, kicking a ball about with elementary school aged pupils from English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and Princes Primary School.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
But even that season’s team hardly ever practiced on the field, and in recent years it’s been used only by the team’s kicking specialist and as a spot where rehabbing players work out on the side.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
After kicking things off with an impressive 8-1 start, Phoenix has struggled to find consistency, going just 27-42 since then.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Thompson is likely now kicking himself for signing with the Mavericks in the offseason rather than the Lakers.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Before the day was done, Brittany also joked about kicking Patrick out of her trailer as the high school sweethearts, who married in 2022, each had their own rooms to get ready in.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Darwin Gomez, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in July for kicking one of the officers and received a 364-day jail term.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Kelvin Servita Arocha, 20, pleaded guilty to obstructing governmental administration in June for kicking an officer’s radio during the incident.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
What to Know Prince William joined in a soccer match during his visit to the young people's steering group, kicking a ball about with elementary school aged pupils from English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and Princes Primary School.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
But even that season’s team hardly ever practiced on the field, and in recent years it’s been used only by the team’s kicking specialist and as a spot where rehabbing players work out on the side.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
After kicking things off with an impressive 8-1 start, Phoenix has struggled to find consistency, going just 27-42 since then.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Thompson is likely now kicking himself for signing with the Mavericks in the offseason rather than the Lakers.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Before the day was done, Brittany also joked about kicking Patrick out of her trailer as the high school sweethearts, who married in 2022, each had their own rooms to get ready in.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Darwin Gomez, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in July for kicking one of the officers and received a 364-day jail term.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking
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That first-round pick became Merriman (although, the Giants aren't complaining).—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Buccaneers started complaining to the officials about fouls.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Animal rights activists protesting the new menu mobbed the restaurant’s Echo Park location several months later in June.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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No, it was also heavily bombed by those protesting its very up-front feminist messaging.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The whining about everyone else didn’t help, either.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stop whining and thank your lucky stars for having a job.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Kicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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