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 Panthers passed on adding a cheap rookie punter in favor linking a rookie kicker (or Wright) with an experienced holder.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
The list: defensive lineman Tupu Alualu, wide receiver Nate Bennett, running back Marquez Cooper, tight ends Michael Harrison and Jude Wolfe, kicker Nicolas Lopez, linebackers Kyle Moretti and Cody Moon, punter Tyler Pastula, offensive lineman Nate Williams and long snapper Ryan Wintermeyer.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
When filing their 2023 tax returns, Oregonians received a share of a $5.6 billion kicker.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Graham, who was selected 13th overall in the 2010 NFL draft by the Eagles, is one of four players in team history to win two Super Bowls, along with right tackle Lane Johnson, kicker Jake Elliott and long snapper Rick Lovato.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
The list: defensive lineman Tupu Alualu, wide receiver Nate Bennett, running back Marquez Cooper, tight ends Michael Harrison and Jude Wolfe, kicker Nicolas Lopez, linebackers Kyle Moretti and Cody Moon, punter Tyler Pastula, offensive lineman Nate Williams and long snapper Ryan Wintermeyer.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
When filing their 2023 tax returns, Oregonians received a share of a $5.6 billion kicker.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Graham, who was selected 13th overall in the 2010 NFL draft by the Eagles, is one of four players in team history to win two Super Bowls, along with right tackle Lane Johnson, kicker Jake Elliott and long snapper Rick Lovato.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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