as in dismissed
to drive or force out
kicked out of the game for using bad language
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Recent Examples of kicked out
Without those increases, staffers believe 1,700 households would have to be kicked out of the program entirely.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The fact that litigation over being kicked out of an otherwise forgettable Knicks game is now in its ninth year highlights the personal, rather than economic, factors driving the two men.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Washington and McPherson were accused of planning the shooting after a security guard put his hands on Washington’s daughter and she was kicked out of the club.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
One of Weston’s punts was a touchback, and one of the two kicked out of bounds was shanked for a net of 13 yards.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
That same day, Zettel told her friend her daughter had been kicked out of an Oak Creek motel.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Federal indictments filed in early October, accusing 32 people of a multi-million dollar gambling ring, is what led to Miami Heat’s veteran guard Terry Rozier being handcuffed and kicked out of the NBA.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
But even before that arrival, Mitchell was kicked out of the house by her roommates due to her drunken antics and unstable behavior.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Back in 2012, the NCAA also moved kickoffs to the 35-yard line from the 30 in the hope that more balls would be kicked out of play and not returned.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The fact that litigation over being kicked out of an otherwise forgettable Knicks game is now in its ninth year highlights the personal, rather than economic, factors driving the two men.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Washington and McPherson were accused of planning the shooting after a security guard put his hands on Washington’s daughter and she was kicked out of the club.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
One of Weston’s punts was a touchback, and one of the two kicked out of bounds was shanked for a net of 13 yards.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
That same day, Zettel told her friend her daughter had been kicked out of an Oak Creek motel.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Federal indictments filed in early October, accusing 32 people of a multi-million dollar gambling ring, is what led to Miami Heat’s veteran guard Terry Rozier being handcuffed and kicked out of the NBA.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
But even before that arrival, Mitchell was kicked out of the house by her roommates due to her drunken antics and unstable behavior.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Back in 2012, the NCAA also moved kickoffs to the 35-yard line from the 30 in the hope that more balls would be kicked out of play and not returned.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked out
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The domestic violence case was dismissed and the theft charge had yet to be disputed in court.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carrie, meanwhile, is villainized for her admittedly deluded quest to reunite with her biological son in a world that has dismissed them.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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And freshman cornerback Ja’Boree Antoine held his own when pressed into duty late after Lucas was ejected and OJ Frederique left in the second half with an injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fire Rescue said one person was ejected in the collision and airlifted to a trauma center.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gonzalez chased her down, punched her several times and then dragged her back to the truck, police said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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That’s been the case this season, too, even as Nacua and Davante Adams have chased the NFL lead in receiving yards and touchdowns.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
3 Jan. 2026
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After Julia outed their affair in the one true bombshell of the season and Adriana wowed everyone by bringing up a Haitian mortician who got a free coffee maker (an excellent Halloween costume, BTW), the next season will just be the two of them sniping and shouting.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Carly was outed as the niece of Hanks in the premiere by fellow contestant Hugo after her ties to fame were hinted at with a park bench — from Hanks' iconic movie Forrest Gump — earlier in the show.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Within 30 days, registrations would be required, proofs of freedom demanded, and Black residents lacking two white sponsors willing to post the $500 bond would be banished.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The man in the suit, banished from Faik Ağa, had taken up a spot at Irfan’s café.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But not everyone is satisfied by Andrew being cast out from the royal family.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Born with eerily psychic powers, she was cast out and neglected, eventually drowning in a dark well.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a twist, the babies turned out to be boys, just like Dante and his twin brother.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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After all, Princess Fiona took a chance on Shrek, and that turned out great for her, right?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Golden State ran off nine straight, including seven by Butler, to trail 94-90.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Higgins said two males believed to be in their late teens or early 20s who were wearing masks ran off after the shooting.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Kicked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20out. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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