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kicking around

ADVERB

somewhere

Synonyms

STRONGEST

around elsewhere here and there someplace

STRONG

somewheres

WEAK

about any old place around somewhere in one place or another parts unknown scattered someplace or another someplace or other

Antonyms

WEAK

nowhere

NOUN

abuse

Synonyms

STRONG

blame castigation censure curse curses defamation derision hosing insults invective knifing libel obloquy opprobrium put down quinine reproach revilement scolding signifying slander swearing tirade upbraiding vilification vituperation

WEAK

bad-mouthing pushing around

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise

WEAK

acclamation adulation aid help plaudit preservation respect

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The “Princess Bride” star was born in and spent his formative years kicking around London; he moved to L.A. in 1990, on his brother’s recommendation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

This idea has been kicking around for many years, with the intention that if the watch is stopped, teams can't waste time.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

A decade ago, when he was a high school student in Toronto, Pope and some friends were at a Blue Jays game, watching Marcus Stroman pitch, when they started kicking around a hypothetical bet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024

The creative team is already kicking around Ed-centered ideas for Season 3.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

An idea was kicking around in Lin’s head, and it seemed as good a time as any to toss it out there.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

kicking around

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