as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks
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as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
I was thrilled to hear that you got the promotion that you'd been so desperately wanting
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Recent Examples of thrill
Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The thrill of surviving one of the world’s top teams was nearly overwhelming for the Cape Verde fans in Atlanta’s massive stadium.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
The Saudis should be thrilled with the draw, as favored Uruguay, La Celeste, dominated large patches of the match with 67 percent overall possession, a 10-3 margin in shots, 14-4 in corner kicks, more than double the accurate passes and forcing nine saves of the busy Saudi goalkeeper.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
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Noun
Getting to shoot the action sequences, getting to play those moments of high intensity, the thrills, the suspense, that was such a joy.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The thrill of surviving one of the world’s top teams was nearly overwhelming for the Cape Verde fans in Atlanta’s massive stadium.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Verb
But after 90 minutes of tense, back-and-forth play that ended in a 1-1 tie, those fans were less than thrilled.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
The Saudis should be thrilled with the draw, as favored Uruguay, La Celeste, dominated large patches of the match with 67 percent overall possession, a 10-3 margin in shots, 14-4 in corner kicks, more than double the accurate passes and forcing nine saves of the busy Saudi goalkeeper.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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As kick-off time nears, the samba beat quietens down and the players turn to prayer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Nickal stunned Daukaus with a front kick before sending him to the mat with a left hand.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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So if your Gen Alpha kid is calling you out on buying single-use plastic or asking where your reusable grocery bags are in the grocery line, be excited instead of too annoyed.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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The surest sign bitcoin will never be money can be found in what excited its proponents on the way up, along with its critics on the way down.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomáš Hertl roared in exhilaration.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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As militaries increasingly electrify vehicles and deploy autonomous systems, access to advanced battery technology is becoming a national security issue.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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