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
Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The enduring thrill was a surefire sign that night will be one New York fans won’t forget — and won’t stop celebrating — for a long time.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Parents,
23 June 2026
Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort, which offers 400 campsites across their hundred-acre woods, has been thrilled to welcome fans from afar - during their already-busiest time of year.
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Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Noun
But those lucky enough to score them for the first day got the unexpected thrill of meeting the Obamas themselves.
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Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The enduring thrill was a surefire sign that night will be one New York fans won’t forget — and won’t stop celebrating — for a long time.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Verb
Which is why we were thrilled to find so many Prime Day deals on enriching toys, like this beautiful wooden Montessori toy, this silicone rattle and teether combo, and this charming teddy bear.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort, which offers 400 campsites across their hundred-acre woods, has been thrilled to welcome fans from afar - during their already-busiest time of year.
—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
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Magomedov’s rare twister submission in 77 seconds and Chokheli’s 23-second leg-kick blitz were the standout grappling and striking clips.
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McTominay, whose iconic bicycle kick against Denmark was the defining goal of Scotland’s World Cup qualifying campaign, threatened multiple times past the 80th minute but couldn’t convert.
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The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more.
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As an elite college athlete, the 23-year-old has been busy training stateside for most of her life and is excited by the opportunity to travel.
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Since 2004, Far Cry has more than 100 million unique players and is one of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises, known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open world playgrounds, unique stories and memorable antagonists.
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But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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That is probably what surprised, and delighted, me the most.
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This refers to electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and electrifying industry.
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The world will add more than a billion people by mid-century, and as economies grow and electrify, global power demand is on track to roughly double.
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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