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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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He told BBC North West Tonight his idea to do a drama on gambling was "always kicking around".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

She and Glass said they’re already been kicking around a new idea for a mahjong-themed holiday movie, and DiPippo similarly said planning is well underway for Christmas 2026, including a movie shot at Disney World.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Second, this is hardly a new idea — it has been kicking around the political world since at least the 1980s.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024

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

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

They quietly wandered over one day when I was kicking around a ball with Alex in our backyard.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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