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
The defense forced three turnovers, Jason Myers kicked a Super Bowl-record five field goals, and running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards to earn most valuable player as the Seahawks finished the season with 10 consecutive victories.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Sabine Payer of Austria, who kicked Ledecka out of the contest, bagged a silver medal.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Borregales, who kicked for Chaminade-Madonna and Hialeah Champagnat in high school, arrived at Miami before the 2021 season — one season after his older brother, Jose Borregales, won the Groza Award at UM.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Court documents say when the officers tried to leave, Catlett pounded on the hood and kicked the side door of their car.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The new location kicked open the doors Saturday with a yearlong free doughnut reward for its first 100 guests.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Head coach Mike Vrabel kicked things off with a press conference, followed by Maye.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Dent raced up the court, kicked to Perry, who dribbled into a 3-pointer, and turned to the crowd, celebrating with a flex and a roar.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Seven years later, the Rolling Stones kicked Jones out of the group.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Sabine Payer of Austria, who kicked Ledecka out of the contest, bagged a silver medal.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Borregales, who kicked for Chaminade-Madonna and Hialeah Champagnat in high school, arrived at Miami before the 2021 season — one season after his older brother, Jose Borregales, won the Groza Award at UM.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Court documents say when the officers tried to leave, Catlett pounded on the hood and kicked the side door of their car.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The new location kicked open the doors Saturday with a yearlong free doughnut reward for its first 100 guests.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Head coach Mike Vrabel kicked things off with a press conference, followed by Maye.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Dent raced up the court, kicked to Perry, who dribbled into a 3-pointer, and turned to the crowd, celebrating with a flex and a roar.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Seven years later, the Rolling Stones kicked Jones out of the group.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked
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Lawmakers have complained that redactions in the files appear to go beyond the limited exemptions allowed for in a law Congress passed nearly unanimously in November.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Raskin complained there are just four computers in a DOJ satellite office where lawmakers can review the documents.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Opposing fans have objected to a sweetheart deal that has allowed the Dodgers to pocket television revenue ordinarily shared with the league’s other 29 teams.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The commission objected, saying the company’s proposal did not comply with state timing rules.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mills raised his leg and screamed in celebration — one of the iconic moments in Seattle’s 29-13 victory as its defense smothered the Patriots.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the restaurant, a scrum of reporters screamed at the famous passersby for a soundbite.—
René Guzman,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Feb. 2026
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After Renee Good was shot and killed by a Customs and Border Protection agent in Minneapolis, Peak said more than 1,200 protested in the northwest Valley with just two days' notice.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That followed another one last week, when hundreds protested the deployment of ICE agents.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 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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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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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 15 Feb. 2026.
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