kicker

noun

Definition of kickernext
1
as in surprise

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2
as in quibbler

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Recent Examples of kicker The race for the open 1st District features a Republican former NFL kicker and a Democratic emergency room physician. — CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026 Those 3 yards might have pushed them out of kicker Cairo Santos’ range. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Offensively, kicker Brandon Aubrey saved a handful of drives from being complete washes, but the failure to execute continued to rear its head in the fourth quarter and overtime to assist Arizona in pulling out the win. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026 As Stone made a field goal to go up 34-31, BYU's Kendall Wall was flagged for roughing the kicker. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kicker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicker
  1. surprise
  2. nitpicker
  3. kick
  4. crock
  5. revelation
  6. objector
  7. disclosure
  8. pessimist
Noun
  • His victory was seen as a bit of a surprise, as forecasters like the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball placed the race in their Lean Republican categories.
    — Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Then again, the trade deadline usually has one or two big surprises.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of surprise
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  • Alas, nitpickers can point to some moves in which Atlanta went backward.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Maybe that’s why, compared with some other kinds of nitpickers, pop critics can seem especially extraneous.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Definition of nitpicker
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  • After their match at this premium live event, Orton was left with a kick to his head and a bloody gash.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Tomcats then won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 to extend their magical run with a 2-1 victory over Evanston in a Class 3A state semifinal at Rockford Guilford.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of kick
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  • From trays and storage racks to portable carts, utensil crocks, countertop canisters, and more, shop our top picks below that can tidy up your space and double as decor, starting at $8.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of crock
Noun
  • But the revelation of Huang’s relationship with a woman who US officials have said is a Chinese asset has cast a dark cloud over Huang and the company.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • At the servant’s execution, Belzagar tells Eärien that there’s soon to be some kind of action against the Faithful in the West, a revelation that Eärien can’t know will soon seal her fate.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of revelation
Noun
  • The attorneys who presented the Wilson campaign’s challenges also delivered a challenge against Kelly, attributed to objector Gary Hail.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 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
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  • Normalize options for flexibility, workload reduction or time away without requiring unnecessary disclosure.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Tennessee law prohibits the public disclosure of any individual or entity involved in procuring lethal substances or carrying out executions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of disclosure
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  • Optimists and pessimists can see the same problem, Gielan explains.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Being the unintentional voice of political pessimism can make a person something of a pessimist.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of pessimist

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