1
: one that kicks or kicks something
2
: an unexpected and surprising remark, revelation, or set of circumstances
Examples of kicker in a Sentence
The real kicker came when the chairman announced that he was quitting.
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The visuals still take some getting used to — the lonely kicker set up 30 yards behind the nearest teammate, the coverage players and opposing blockers standing frozen as the kick sails over their heads.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
And here’s the kicker—nine out of ten states that made Innerbody’s top ten ranking are in the South.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri are also finalists.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
In the second half, Patriots kicker Andy Borregales nailed a 23-yard field goal to give New England a three-point lead.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
And here’s the kicker—nine out of ten states that made Innerbody’s top ten ranking are in the South.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri are also finalists.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
In the second half, Patriots kicker Andy Borregales nailed a 23-yard field goal to give New England a three-point lead.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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