1
as in screaming
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion
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2
as in objecting
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 kicking
She’s set to go on her Lifetimes Tour in April, kicking it off in Mexico, before heading to Australia and Europe.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
But the reprieve is only temporary, kicking decisions down the road and likely setting up additional conflict when the next Congress, under slim Republican majorities, takes office.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
With that in mind, the Dodgers should at least continue kicking the tires on possibly acquiring Bichette.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Advertisement In 2022, a woman filed for a restraining order against Sweeting, accusing her of punching her repeatedly in the head and kicking her in the chest.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Both series are modern takes on the Indy formula, with different shades of good guy adventurers searching for relics and righteously kicking bad guy ass to prevent dangerous artifacts from falling into the wrong hands.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
According to Pinterest, rich red hues are in, kicking neutrals to the curb.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Especially the way Jake Elliott was kicking.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Neely starts kicking his legs to break free.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
But the reprieve is only temporary, kicking decisions down the road and likely setting up additional conflict when the next Congress, under slim Republican majorities, takes office.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
With that in mind, the Dodgers should at least continue kicking the tires on possibly acquiring Bichette.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Advertisement In 2022, a woman filed for a restraining order against Sweeting, accusing her of punching her repeatedly in the head and kicking her in the chest.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Both series are modern takes on the Indy formula, with different shades of good guy adventurers searching for relics and righteously kicking bad guy ass to prevent dangerous artifacts from falling into the wrong hands.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
According to Pinterest, rich red hues are in, kicking neutrals to the curb.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Especially the way Jake Elliott was kicking.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Neely starts kicking his legs to break free.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking
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That first-round pick became Merriman (although, the Giants aren't complaining).—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Buccaneers started complaining to the officials about fouls.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Animal rights activists protesting the new menu mobbed the restaurant’s Echo Park location several months later in June.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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No, it was also heavily bombed by those protesting its very up-front feminist messaging.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The whining about everyone else didn’t help, either.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stop whining and thank your lucky stars for having a job.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Kicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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