1
as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion
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as in objected
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 kicked
Open for 118 years, the eatery announced plans to close last summer, which were then kicked down the road several times.
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Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
While Curry was handcuffed and helplessly lying on the ground, Dickerson punched him multiple times while Billups-Taylor kicked him, according to the court document.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Another Suqaylabiyah resident, Nafeh al-Nader, said young men broke the gate of his house and kicked a diesel heater, setting a room on fire.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Thorns forward poked the ball through and Ball kicked her leg into Wilson’s path, taking her down inside the box.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
War kicked the Epstein files out of the headlines.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Augustine kicked aside 41 shots to frustrate the Huskies.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Beginning with Gregorian chants, the music kicked into its rock beat and spicy guitar part.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Phones ring constantly with demands for payment from scores of outside vendors – music rights owners to audio visual teams – as Woodrow and Singh have consistently kicked the can down the road.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
While Curry was handcuffed and helplessly lying on the ground, Dickerson punched him multiple times while Billups-Taylor kicked him, according to the court document.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Another Suqaylabiyah resident, Nafeh al-Nader, said young men broke the gate of his house and kicked a diesel heater, setting a room on fire.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Thorns forward poked the ball through and Ball kicked her leg into Wilson’s path, taking her down inside the box.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
War kicked the Epstein files out of the headlines.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Augustine kicked aside 41 shots to frustrate the Huskies.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Beginning with Gregorian chants, the music kicked into its rock beat and spicy guitar part.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Phones ring constantly with demands for payment from scores of outside vendors – music rights owners to audio visual teams – as Woodrow and Singh have consistently kicked the can down the road.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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Paez Terán's parents have complained that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has refused to give them answers about the events surrounding his death.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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While famous guests, like tennis star Serena Williams, Chicago Sky WNBA player Angel Reese and actress Marlee Marlin, held events, many attendees complained about sparse decorations and limited events, and many on social media are calling the event a scam.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Inserra, one of dozens of critics who objected to The Fort complex being built in a city park, suggested another option that was not being considered.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the proposal reportedly stalled after veto-wielding Security Council members China, Russia and France objected to the draft resolution, which would have authorized military action against Iran.—
Lim Hui Jie,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lee screamed, running toward Knueppel and shaking a bottle of water over his head.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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Moore screamed, Torres, 19, remembered.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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That is one reason so many artists — including Taylor Swift, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, and Neil Young — have protested Spotify and other streaming platforms.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Never whined, even as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s play deteriorated last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance, the shooting victim moaned, then screamed.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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As for one consistent complaint heard muttered amid bleary-eyed guests of the former Standard, Schrager confirms the appropriate adjustments have been made.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the other 3%, often muttered by students prospectively examining transfer applications, is distinct.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Kicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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