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 That more goals are scored with regular penalties than in shootouts is quite common, probably a result of more specialist penalty takers taking regular penalties, and higher pressure on each kicker in shootouts. — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The busts of the other three members of the class — quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and kicker Adam Vinatieri — were created by the two other men who sculpt for the hall of fame. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 Turning to Tennessee, Nebraska long snapper Kevin Gallic, Wisconsin long snapper Nick Levy and Wisconsin kicker Nathanial Vakos are central to a new court filing in Tennessee federal court on Thursday. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026 His new deal includes a fourth-year player option and a 15% trade kicker. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 8 July 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
  • Iron Mountain, a new data center under construction in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Westview, took residents by surprise.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • However, Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, argues that California’s beach access laws and tradition are well established and should have come as no surprise to someone capable of purchasing 53 acres of prime shoreline.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 July 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
Noun
  • Yamal already has 32 international caps, almost twice as many as Pele — the high watermark for teenage kicks — had at the same age.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The man questioned by police earlier allegedly appeared to throw 10 punches at the man on the ground and three knee strikes or kicks, according to the arrest reports.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of kick
Noun
  • This crock has plenty of room to keep every daily utensil conveniently on the counter, and it’s finished with a cork mat on the bottom to stay steady and protect your counters.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • Other appliances like toaster ovens, air fryers, and crock pots also pose a safety risk (especially if they’re not cleaned properly after use).
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Definition of crock
Noun
  • These revelations came to light Thursday as the FDRA held its annual meeting in Washington.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Dozens were then investigated or placed on leave following the revelations.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 July 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
  • Cramer said that disclosure eased concerns that Buffett might be worried about Alphabet's heavy artificial intelligence spending, including bond sales.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Several travelers on the Paris trip; one (Brinson) of the nine who took the Finland trip; and one lawmaker who attended the distillery tour reported the scholarships on their financial disclosures.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of disclosure
Noun
  • But pessimists worry that companies are deferring the cost of massive spending, while front-loading the benefits.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The pessimists will roll their eyes and poo-poo Morant’s outlook.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of pessimist

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