kicking around

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somewhere adv.
abuse n.

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

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kicking around

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

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

From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2023

Ailes replaced Beck with a panel show, “The Five,” with four conservative pundits and one liberal kicking around the stories of the day.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 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

kicking around

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