KICK (ABOUT) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

kick (about)

verb

Definition of kick (about)

as in to object (to)

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Arday became the focus of hundreds of articles doubting his credibility and denigrating his character in the British and international media.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Forbes probably won’t sue Despite the range of legal theories available, Friedman doubts Forbes will actually bring a case.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of doubt

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The system protested being singled out for compensation limits in a way that the University of California and California Community Colleges systems were not, putting them at a competitive disadvantage in recruitment.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Officials with Allegiance protested the award, accusing the state of changing the rules during the process to ensure BCBS won back the contract.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of protest

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Compounding the crisis is the fact that airlines are actively resisting standardization in a bid to outdo each other.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
For instance, as a Christian, I am called to vote for doing justice, making peace, loving mercy, being humble, doing good and resisting evil and, most of all, loving my neighbor, whoever that is.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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kick (about)

kick around

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