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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Specialists have been San Diego State’s specialty in recent years, with SDSU producing NFL-caliber kickers, punters and long snappers.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Aubrey has been one of, if not the league’s best, kicker since his debut in 2023.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Likely, York, Krieg, and potentially another player, will compete for the Jets kicker spot during their offseason program and training camp.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, the Dolphins’ agreed to terms with veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez -- Miami’s only free agent pickup of the day through early evening on Day 2 of free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Aubrey has been one of, if not the league’s best, kicker since his debut in 2023.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Likely, York, Krieg, and potentially another player, will compete for the Jets kicker spot during their offseason program and training camp.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, the Dolphins’ agreed to terms with veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez -- Miami’s only free agent pickup of the day through early evening on Day 2 of free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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