as in to out
to drive or force out
kicked out of the game for using bad language
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Recent Examples of kick out
Rishi, once a celebrated piano prodigy, has just been kicked out of rehab and is grappling with addiction, shame and the weight of unrealized potential, while Zara, an aspiring YA author, has turned to influencer culture.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
He was kicked out of his house at 17 by his mother, who struggled with alcoholism, leaving him homeless.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
My son recently got kicked out of his college for going against the academic integrity policy.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Shapiro began filming on his phone just after Pretti kicked out the taillight.
—Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
He was kicked out of his house at 17 by his mother, who struggled with alcoholism, leaving him homeless.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
My son recently got kicked out of his college for going against the academic integrity policy.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Shapiro began filming on his phone just after Pretti kicked out the taillight.
—Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick out
Verb
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Of course, these posts outing Khan as a potential Twitter troll—this time anonymously as compared to the troll activity on his own account—led to harassing tweets from pro-AEW accounts.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The San Jose State controversy initially gained traction in conservative media outlets, including the website Reduxx, which outed the athlete before the 2024 season.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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And while a few are chasing specific bucket-list goals, many simply want to go somewhere enjoyable, do something engaging, and stay healthy.—
Kathy Boardman,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The new owner is Gary (Justin Kirk), who chases off anyone who comes around.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hornets players Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges, as well as Pistons’ Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, were all ejected from the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Midway through the fourth quarter, Lee was ejected and had to be restrained by Hornets guard Brandon Miller while yelling at officials for a no-call after Charlotte’s Grant Williams collided with Detroit’s Paul Reed.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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After days of deliberations, the House justice committee voted to dismiss the impeachment complaints filed by left-wing activists and a lawyer against Marcos.—
JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saab denied the allegations and appealed to have the charges dismissed on grounds of diplomatic immunity.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Who would cast out the kind of characters that Tucker Carlson and company are encouraging?—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Rams eventually released him, simply cutting him loose – a franchise icon cast out into the cold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, media outlets have begun reopening their airwaves to critical voices banished in recent years.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cases are proliferating in a Mexican state that borders Texas, with the pest having escaped containment by an international eradication program that banished it for decades.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Phosphate fertilizer that runs off farm fields is a wonder food for algae.—
Theodore J. Karamanski,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lofton’s foster father drove him to a mental health provider, but the teen ran off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Check expiration dates and throw out any expired products.—
Kaylei Fear,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Defendants in both sets of suits have said the actions should be thrown out under a powerful 1996 law called Section 230 that shields internet publishers from liability for user content.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Kick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20out. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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