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as in kick
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as in quibbler
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Recent Examples of kicker
And here's the kicker: Apparently this unit is being led by the same person who was deeply involved in the Obama-era Tea Party targeting scandal—forced out, only to be brought back in under Biden’s watch, behind closed doors.
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Former Richmond kicker Sean O’Haire headlines Maryland football’s under-the-radar transfer portal additions this offseason.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
Kicking team players, other than the kicker, can also move 1 yard forward to give them a better chance at the ball.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
Then there’s kicker Tyler Bass, which will be self-explanatory based on results, and running back Ty Johnson, who is likely directly correlated to what happens with Cook.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Former Richmond kicker Sean O’Haire headlines Maryland football’s under-the-radar transfer portal additions this offseason.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
Kicking team players, other than the kicker, can also move 1 yard forward to give them a better chance at the ball.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
Then there’s kicker Tyler Bass, which will be self-explanatory based on results, and running back Ty Johnson, who is likely directly correlated to what happens with Cook.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicker
Noun
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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The Blackhawks’ strong closing kick with a team loaded with rookies and players younger than 23 years old has lessened the urgency Davidson feels to turbocharge the team’s long rebuilding plan.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The Blue Jackets, who added veteran forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood earlier in the day, selected defenseman Jackson Smith with the No. 14 overall pick and — in a surprise to many — goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov with the No. 20 overall pick.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Studies using fMRI scans show that when people experience a good magic trick, areas in the brain linked to conflict detection and surprise—like the anterior cingulate cortex and prefrontal cortex—light up.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Jordan once fired on a small hut suspected of shooting down a U.S. helicopter and later learned that women and children were among the dead inside, a revelation that always haunted him, even though his actions were found to be legal, the clemency petition said.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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But recent revelations say the divided response to the last album cycle read too much into the bubbly early-aughts nostalgia on its aesthetic surface, not recognizing Solar’s pursuit of joy, smallness, and sated inaccessibility as coping strategies.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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In March, with Easter around the corner, trending purchases included a crock pot for hosting as well as candy like gummy clusters and ring lollipops.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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The cabbage is then packed tightly into jars or crocks, ensuring the brine covers it completely.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
11 June 2025
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Violating these disclosure rules can lead to fines and legal action.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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But no, said the high court foolishly, the whole 300 pages must be withheld from disclosure.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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One of these bombshells is Cal State Fullerton alum Jose Garcia Gonzalez, known to viewers by his nickname, Pepe.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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Charlie Georgiou, a 27-year-old from Birmingham, United Kingdom, entered as a bombshell with Cierra Ortega on Day 2 of Love Island USA Season 7.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2025
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But that doesn’t stop a chorus of pessimists from emerging amid periods of market volatility.—
Luke Andriuk,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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In contrast, pessimists often miss opportunities by holding cash.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Goosed along by Cliff Martinez’s ghostly electronic score, Soderbergh taps into our collective inner hypochondriac, making every character’s sniffle or rubbed eye bristle with potential danger.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
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To position Cohn in bed next to Trump, a notorious hypochondriac, highlights their strained relationship as Trump rose and Cohn fell in New York high society.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
8 Oct. 2024
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicker. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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