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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Harbaugh now has brought on Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout and Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders on top of several players, including safeties Campbell and Jason Pinnock, with an eye on special teams.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Wiles, a native of New Jersey, is the daughter of the renowned late NFL kicker and sportscaster Pat Summerall.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Martin, Jansen and second-year kicker Ryan Fitzgerald will reunite under special teams coordinator Tracy Smith during the offseason program.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Part of a kicker competition now with Riley Patterson.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Wiles, a native of New Jersey, is the daughter of the renowned late NFL kicker and sportscaster Pat Summerall.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Martin, Jansen and second-year kicker Ryan Fitzgerald will reunite under special teams coordinator Tracy Smith during the offseason program.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Part of a kicker competition now with Riley Patterson.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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