kick out

verb

kicked out; kicking out; kicks out
Synonyms of kick outnext

transitive verb

: to dismiss or eject forcefully or summarily

Examples of kick out in a Sentence

kicked out of the game for using bad language
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The high-performance drivetrain has a brushless e-motor that kicks out 37 hp and 350 ft lbs of torque. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 Two of the Chi Phi brothers named in the suit were kicked out of their rugby club after the allegations came to light, a former teammate told NBC News. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026 They were once nearly kicked out of a Mastro’s Steakhouse in San Francisco because their bickering about baseball reached decibel levels that made other patrons uncomfortable. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Variety spoke with Chapek to discuss his book, his legacy at Disney — and his lingering resentment about how he was kicked out. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kick out

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kick out was in 1697

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“Kick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20out. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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