as in kicks
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks
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as in excites
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 thrills
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Find your thrills on a rafting tour with Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting in Hartford or River Rat in Townsend, Hawkins says.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Beyond the automotive thrills, the complex also caters to families, offering spa and fitness centers, meticulously maintained pools, and other kid-friendly spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
For horror films in particular, Korean viewers are already accustomed to the evocative imagery and genre-bending thrills from directors like Bong Joon Ho and Park Chan-wook, but global audiences are now seeking them out in greater numbers than ever before.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Whether hiking ancient trails or floating in the Dead Sea, Jordan is full of thrills.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
No chills, only thrills this Halloween as Phoenix is in for a warm, breezy and bone-dry holiday evening.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
There were last-minute thrills, serious injuries and historic achievements across the day’s games.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
And while the vastness of the universe is worth considering, Bouwer had the most fun conjuring all of the fun and thrills out of a small-scale story.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
James Hansen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
However, Ringas says her organization is hopeful coaster fans will be able to relive some of Six Flags America’s thrills at other parks throughout the country.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Find your thrills on a rafting tour with Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting in Hartford or River Rat in Townsend, Hawkins says.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Beyond the automotive thrills, the complex also caters to families, offering spa and fitness centers, meticulously maintained pools, and other kid-friendly spaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
For horror films in particular, Korean viewers are already accustomed to the evocative imagery and genre-bending thrills from directors like Bong Joon Ho and Park Chan-wook, but global audiences are now seeking them out in greater numbers than ever before.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Whether hiking ancient trails or floating in the Dead Sea, Jordan is full of thrills.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
No chills, only thrills this Halloween as Phoenix is in for a warm, breezy and bone-dry holiday evening.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
There were last-minute thrills, serious injuries and historic achievements across the day’s games.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
And while the vastness of the universe is worth considering, Bouwer had the most fun conjuring all of the fun and thrills out of a small-scale story.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Monfils draws and then thrills a crowd like few players on tour, producing impossible acts of tennis escapology and delivering winners from all corners of the court.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrills
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Also in the Rams’ spotlight is Mevis, who was brought in to supplant Joshua Karty after the Stanford product’s missed 5-of-15 field-goal attempts and three point-after kicks this season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Broncos punter Jeremy Crenshaw had a couple of questionable kicks, but Denver’s defense managed to make a few stops.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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What excites you most about this new class of female rappers, especially the ones that are coming out of Atlanta?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this case, intense ultraviolet light from the supernova excites surrounding helium atoms, and these atoms then transfer energy to other elements like oxygen and nitrogen also present around the dying star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
David M. Ewalt,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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Every year, the actor surprises and delights us with her choice of costume, paying homage to Pamela Anderson one year and channeling Queen Amidala the next.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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The seasoned steppers usually carry an effortless chemistry that electrifies the room.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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