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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
the board spent the afternoon kicking around the feasibility of opening an overseas office
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as in to play
to spend time in aimless activity
I really can't do much but kick around at work until I get the rest of the submissions
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as in to kill time
to spend time doing nothing
spent the afternoon kicking around, while his wife bought out the mall
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as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
after spending a year in Europe kicking around, the backpacker was ready to return home
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as in to abuse
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
children who were raised by an alcoholic father who regularly kicked them around
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Recent Examples of kick around
Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome, a veteran of 916 games, doesn’t kick around with his teammates.
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Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Fans draped themselves in Haitian flags and danced to upbeat compas music while children kicked around soccer balls at the small meet-and-greet.
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CBS News,
30 May 2026
There are a few great Star Wars arcade games still kicking around, but this one is my personal favorite.
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Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
So Trump will still have Vance to kick around, whether either of them likes it or not.
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Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Fans draped themselves in Haitian flags and danced to upbeat compas music while children kicked around soccer balls at the small meet-and-greet.
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CBS News,
30 May 2026
There are a few great Star Wars arcade games still kicking around, but this one is my personal favorite.
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Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
So Trump will still have Vance to kick around, whether either of them likes it or not.
—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick around
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman.
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Instead of kicking back, most workers are delaying their flight from the nest thanks to an affordability crisis pinching the wallets of everyday Americans.
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Visitors can hike trails and drive a scenic route through the colorful, rugged Badlands where bison and wild horses roam.
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The age of sail, when pirates like Johnny Depp’s fictional Jack Sparrow roamed the seven seas, ended about 200 years ago.
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For more on how attackers can abuse connected devices, see our report on how the FBI warned that more than 1 million Android devices were hijacked by malware.
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Some dogs fear brooms, vacuum cleaners or other household products, particularly if they’ve been hurt or abused in the past.
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Even now at more than 50 years old, there is something undeniable about the movie’s ability to entertain, delight and terrify an audience.
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The on-site Children’s Garden adds to its appeal, with interactive features that keep younger visitors entertained for hours.
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Another horny couple on vacation couldn’t wait until their flight landed to fool around and insisted on doing so in the plane's cabin.
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Zeus did not approve of his daughter fooling around with this mortal roughneck hunter and put out a hit on Orion.
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.
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“Kick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20around. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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