KICKED Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

kicked

verb

past tense of kick

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 Proffers were in Brodsky’s room again, in 1972, only a few months after founding Ardis, when the Soviet government called the poet and, in preparation for President Nixon’s visit, kicked him out of the country. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 Punter Ethan Evans kicked an extra point that put the Rams ahead, 17-15, with less than a minute remaining before the Cardinals kicked a winning field goal. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Philadelphia kicked a field goal with eight seconds remaining, but Jacksonville returned the ensuing kickoff 53 yards with no timeouts. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Mallard kicked a portion of the refund monies back to the individuals who orchestrated the scheme, officials with the IRS said. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Cailee Spaeny in Valentino Social media kicked into a frenzy when Cailee Spaeny arrived in this Valentino gown, from the Spring 2027 collection that Alessandro Michele sent down the runway on October 4. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Max Gilbert then kicked a 39-yard field on the ensuing series to help seal it for the Razorbacks, who won their first SEC game since 2024. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 At the hospital, a nurse said Blair kicked her in the chest, according to the document. — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s no reason why the Bills shouldn’t have milked the clock for two plays and kicked the field goal with about 40 seconds left. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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Irvine's sister, aunts and cousins attended Romero's court hearing in New York City Thursday and complained to reporters that the former police officer was allegedly receiving special treatment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Prior Justice Department inspectors general have long complained about the limitations to their authority to investigate certain types of attorney misconduct.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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Jean-Pierre took photos of celebrities arriving in flamboyant velvet suits, matching fur coats, towering hats, and golden platform shoes that screamed confidence and pride.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Peralta pumped a fist and screamed joyfully walking off the mound in the sixth after fanning Petey Halpin swinging at a 3-2 changeup.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

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Over the past four months, community members opposing the sale have protested, started a petition with over 7,000 signatures, as well as forming the coalition and steering committee.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
In September, two girls from Skyview High protested by walking off the start line after the gun went off, and last week, about a dozen of his own teammates did the same thing.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026