kick out

verb

kicked out; kicking out; kicks out
Synonyms of kick outnext

transitive verb

: to dismiss or eject forcefully or summarily

Examples of kick out in a Sentence

kicked out of the game for using bad language
Recent Examples on the Web
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Drury and Kurkova claim they were unfairly kicked out of the Fisher Island Club. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Kylie took the opportunity to poke fun at her husband and brother-in-law, Travis, 36, who were both kicked out of pre-school. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The film’s first official trailer offers up a sweeping, dramatic look at the Dashwood life (like the highly relatable, ha, drama of being kicked out of their sprawling mansion), complete with plenty of longing and even a dash of mystery. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 June 2026 The image of her attending the Webby Awards with Philly rap great Freeway also gets a kick out of me. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kick out

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kick out was in 1697

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“Kick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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