KICKER Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

kicker

noun

Definition of kicker

as in surprise

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Recent Examples of kicker Before Daniels got into the game, the most exciting moment came on the final play of the first half, when Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker launched a 69-yard moon shot that split the uprights. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 All Saints sophomore kicker Carver Johnston rounded out the scoring with an 30-yard field goal. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026 Barring anything bizarre unfolding in the next few weeks, Smack will almost certainly be the Packers’ Week 1 kicker in Minnesota. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 That led to the Dolphins’ lone points at halftime, as kicker Riley Patterson booted in a 53-yard kick. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kicker

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Noun

There’s one guest, though, who took him by surprise the most.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Robert is then crowned king, much to Thom and Bret’s surprise.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of surprise

Noun

Smith did make an impact on special teams with a 57-yard kick return.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
In a back-and-forth game that featured seven lead changes, Parker hit the second-biggest kick of his high school career to put the Rams back on top at the end.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of kick

Noun

These crocks and trays can be kept out on the counter for easy access while finishing off a sizzling steak in the skillet or stored in the fridge for firmer sticks.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
What To Store On Your Counter Utensil Crock Keep a utensil crock next to your cooktop for making meal prep a breeze.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Definition of crock

Noun

The demonstrations were sparked by revelations of a widespread customs fraud scheme and ultimately led to the resignation of Pres.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Instead, the main revelation is that trading is the only one of the four functions supported by approximately a decade of measurement.

— Nia Bowers, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of revelation

Noun

The process involves a series of hearings in which election judges review signatures one-by-one, and typically requires the objector and the candidate to hire an attorney.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
After a two-year National Service stint as a hospital orderly (thanks to his own conscientious-objector status), Hockney landed at the Royal College of Art, in London, in the fall of 1959.

— Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026

Definition of objector

Noun

To gain access to the new platform, founders and senior management of the unlisted companies would have to comply with such disclosure requirements, Tan added.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Newspaper op-eds from big names have long been ghostwritten by junior staffers or outside PR firms — no disclosure necessary, and often watered down and hyper-optimized to be as palatable as possible.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of disclosure

Noun

But even a pessimist then wouldn’t have predicted a plummet in production to this extent two years later.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Though the pessimists should be considered carefully, the latest Nobel laureates—awarded their prizes for their on work long-term growth—are optimistic.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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