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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
the board spent the afternoon kicking around the feasibility of opening an overseas office
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as in to play
to spend time in aimless activity
I really can't do much but kick around at work until I get the rest of the submissions
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as in to kill time
to spend time doing nothing
spent the afternoon kicking around, while his wife bought out the mall
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as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
after spending a year in Europe kicking around, the backpacker was ready to return home
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as in to abuse
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
children who were raised by an alcoholic father who regularly kicked them around
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Recent Examples of kick around
College poohbahs have met in fancy hotel ballrooms and kicked around fines, suspensions, forfeits, banning offenders, etc.
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David Whitley, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
An outside-the-box idea for the rotation The Cubs have kicked around the possibility of stretching out Nate Pearson as a starter, though his role next season will very likely be in the bullpen.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Martin was also keen on the idea of a movie and the author told The Hollywood Reporter back in 2014 that concepts were being kicked around.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Given Heretic’s clear joy in kicking around ideas, this is frustrating.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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David Whitley, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
An outside-the-box idea for the rotation The Cubs have kicked around the possibility of stretching out Nate Pearson as a starter, though his role next season will very likely be in the bullpen.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Martin was also keen on the idea of a movie and the author told The Hollywood Reporter back in 2014 that concepts were being kicked around.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Given Heretic’s clear joy in kicking around ideas, this is frustrating.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick around
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Legislators spent actual time debating the cannibalism bill.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2025
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Several sessions at the conference in San Francisco addressed economists’ struggles to predict and respond to inflation, including a panel in which prominent economists including Ben S. Bernanke, the former Fed chair, debated the role that government policy played in the recent inflation surge.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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After launching with a preview performance in Pittsburgh on March 12, the upcoming North American tour will officially open March 15 in Austin, where the show plays in partnership with South by Southwest.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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Osaka was better than Garcia, who was playing her first match after a three-month mental health break.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The dogs will then be walked and fed while their owners roam free inside each institution.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Young male panthers, which roam large territories, are more likely to be killed by vehicles, according to FWC researchers.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Saturday afternoon, officers responded to a call reporting a coyote pup being abused in the 10800 block of South Sacramento Avenue by three males, Chicago police said, Officers discovered a dead pup on private property and the coyote was removed..—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the steadfast commitment to celebrating diversity meant allowing Pakistani men to abuse white girls without consequence.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Jan. 2025
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Then there was the time McEwen, while entertaining a guest at Bern’s Steak House, saw two out-of-town friends also dining at the famous restaurant.—
Mike Bianchi,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2025
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The only potential scenario of coaching in the NFL that Deion has reportedly entertained is the chance to coach his sons, quarterback Shedeur and defensive back Shilo.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Oklahoma fooled around with Houston long enough to escape with a narrow 16-12 win.—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2024
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While the siblings have the habit of getting into troubles and to only use their creative skills to fool around, Michael sees in them a real talent.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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Only another party of two had wandered in during our meal.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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But to be so comprehensively taken apart by Palace hurt.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine transferred the last of its nuclear warheads for dismantlement in 1996, and its last strategic nuclear delivery vehicle was taken apart in 2001.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Kick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20around. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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