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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

Example Sentences

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Odenkirk and Kolstad have begun kicking around ideas for extending the character into an ongoing franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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

And you can feel this favored form under the novel-skin of “The Late Americans,” like kittens kicking around in a catsuit.

From New York Times • May 21, 2023

Ailes replaced Beck with a panel show, “The Five,” with four conservative pundits and one liberal kicking around the stories of the day.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2023

I felt the anxiety kicking around in my chest, and then I just… unloaded.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

kicking around

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