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Recent Examples of kick around Campero, 26, had kicked around the New York Yankees’ and Angels’ farm systems for seven years before finally getting his first taste of the big leagues this week. Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 17 Sep. 2024 Although Silverman’s play has been kicking around regional theaters for the last decade, the role of Sharon seems tailor-made for Farrow’s wry and genial presence. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024 And then the minute that idea kicked around the table between all of us and all these writers and the text and actual science, that card went up on the bulletin board very quickly. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024 Despite kicking around ideas for various post-high school jobs, ranging from working on a shrimp boat to becoming a welder, Chadwick says her cousin was ultimately leaning toward enlisting in the military. Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for kick around 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick around
Verb
  • In Michigan, the tipping system has been highly debated.
    Annalise Frank, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Experts have long debated whether a vegan diet is appropriate for kids.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The graduate student didn’t play in the season opener at Texas, only got in the game late against UNC, and played sparingly against CU before breaking out with a 156-yard, two-touchdown performance against UTEP.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The service has roaming agreements with hundreds of carriers to support connectivity worldwide.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The atoms in this liquid metallic hydrogen are squeezed so tightly that its electrons are free to roam.
    Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Corning for possibly abusing its market dominance in supplying its protective glass to electronics vendors.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In her old home, Sasha was abused and could not walk or clean herself properly.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Perfect for those naughty and nice, vacation destinations throughout the world are offering guests a holiday extravaganza designed to entertain and amaze.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Called from his desk to a plush dining room where friends and family of his boss have gathered, An is asked to entertain everyone with an impromptu fighting exhibition against opponents including the Banker’s hulking son, Kevin (Kevin Lee).
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Why fool around with a convention that everyone understood and practiced?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Flashbacks peppered throughout the first several episodes reveal that Yasmin caught her father fooling around with a pregnant woman on the boat.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Children on the autism spectrum tend to wander, or elope, from home and other safe places at a higher rate than their peers, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
    Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Some bucks might wander 5 to 8 miles or more, while others move 2 miles or less.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The robotic arms can automatically take apart a device like a data center server and manage the electronics for reuse or recycling.
    Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
  • His people took apart the consoles and throttle, making Big Alice a glorified server under the control of the Snowpiercer engine — at least Wilford isn’t here to see this.
    Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024

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“Kick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20around. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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