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as in quibbler
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Recent Examples of kicker
After Lord’s overtime touchdown, Montana State’s Hunter Parsons blocked kicker Michael Cosentino’s extra point.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Redbirds kicker Michael Cosentino had a 38-yard field goal attempt, but it was blocked by Bobcats defensive back Jhase McMillan.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Tight end Darren Waller, cornerback Kader Kohou, tight ends Julian Hill and Greg Dulcich, defensive tackle Benito Jones, offensive linemen Cole Strange, Larry Borom and Daniel Brunskill, punter Jake Bailey and kicker Riley Patterson are among other key players up for free agency.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
The Patriots took a 17-10 lead into the half with a 59-yard field goal from kicker Andy Borregales after a three-play, 27-yard drive that saw Maye complete a 13-yard pass to Kayshon Boutte and scramble for 14 yards.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Redbirds kicker Michael Cosentino had a 38-yard field goal attempt, but it was blocked by Bobcats defensive back Jhase McMillan.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Tight end Darren Waller, cornerback Kader Kohou, tight ends Julian Hill and Greg Dulcich, defensive tackle Benito Jones, offensive linemen Cole Strange, Larry Borom and Daniel Brunskill, punter Jake Bailey and kicker Riley Patterson are among other key players up for free agency.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
The Patriots took a 17-10 lead into the half with a 59-yard field goal from kicker Andy Borregales after a three-play, 27-yard drive that saw Maye complete a 13-yard pass to Kayshon Boutte and scramble for 14 yards.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicker
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Half the enjoyment of these toys is being able to carefully break open the egg to reveal the surprise creature inside.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The design from Takeshi Kata is intensifying hyper-realistic and comes with a surprise sting in its tail, not to mention some gorgeous vistas from the great Chicago lighting designer Heather Gilbert, who send shafts of light into the play’s motel room of the paranoid.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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For those who love the chicken with a little kick, this creamy, extra flavorful casserole will win over anyone at the table.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hyland, who’d been a revelation prior to his recent struggles, regained form in the win.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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Maybe that’s why, compared with some other kinds of nitpickers, pop critics can seem especially extraneous.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Kelley was charged with one count of misdemeanor electronic communication harassment and two counts of misdemeanor electronic disclosure of personal identifying information last August after a series of incidents involving Scott.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The best management teams value shareholders and will continue to voluntarily measure and address relevant risks and offer material disclosures.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kitchen Gadgets as Decor A crock full of spatulas and spoons next to the stove is one thing, but knives displayed as wall decor?—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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Like the original Spice Village, this utensil crock was first introduced decades ago.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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The evidence of his accusation is wrapped up in a bombshell of its own.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Just hours after dazzling in a winter white sleeveless silk Louis Vuitton gown and matching one-shoulder cape at the 2026 Golden Globes, the Devil Wears Prada star cemented herself as the boardroom’s bombshell at the 2026 National Board of Review Awards.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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One objector is Katie Brydon, a 25-year resident of Northglenn and a licensed addiction counselor.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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There are unanswered overtures from the choir’s pianist Horner (Robert Emms), a soft, vulnerable young man whose conscientious-objector status renders him a fellow outsider.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicker. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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