1
: one that kicks or kicks something
2
: an unexpected and surprising remark, revelation, or set of circumstances
Examples of kicker in a Sentence
The real kicker came when the chairman announced that he was quitting.
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How social media can fuel the fire Here’s the kicker: Social media plays a huge role in today’s health anxiety, especially for younger people.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
At kicker, Kansas City product Blake Craig returns after an up-and-down redshirt freshman season.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
The only other player under contract for 2025 with ties to the Pace era is kicker Cairo Santos.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The Baltimore Banner reported that 16 massage therapists from several different spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area have accused the NFL kicker of inappropriate behavior during sessions.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
At kicker, Kansas City product Blake Craig returns after an up-and-down redshirt freshman season.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
The only other player under contract for 2025 with ties to the Pace era is kicker Cairo Santos.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The Baltimore Banner reported that 16 massage therapists from several different spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area have accused the NFL kicker of inappropriate behavior during sessions.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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