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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The team is also expected to host competitions at kicker, kick returner, punt returner and swing tackle.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Baltimore Ravens president Sashi Brown spoke briefly on the allegations against All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker on Sunday as the league got ready for its annual meeting.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Part of the afternoon was also spent outside on The Blue at Albertsons Stadium, where kicker Jonah Dalmas and kickoff specialist Taren Schive worked with NFL coaches.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
Senate Bill 399 would instruct the state to distribute personal kicker payments through checks instead of providing tax credits.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Baltimore Ravens president Sashi Brown spoke briefly on the allegations against All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker on Sunday as the league got ready for its annual meeting.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Part of the afternoon was also spent outside on The Blue at Albertsons Stadium, where kicker Jonah Dalmas and kickoff specialist Taren Schive worked with NFL coaches.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
Senate Bill 399 would instruct the state to distribute personal kicker payments through checks instead of providing tax credits.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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