KICKED (ABOUT) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

kicked (about)

verb

past tense of kick (about)

as in objected (to)

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Cubans have protested the constant blackouts and their poor living conditions throughout the year, but the protests have remained contained, and the government crackdown that usually follows has deterred many from joining in.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Last month, dozens of medical residents and interns protested outside a UC Regents board meeting after UCLA Health failed to renew a Medi-Cal contract that had covered thousands of low-income patients.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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She has been doubted, memed, and then beloved since becoming the CEO of Xbox tasked with turning around Microsoft’s struggling video game division in February—even while being best known for her lack of video game experience.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The president also earlier doubted the disruption came from Musk, formerly a close adviser and frequent companion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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