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 Bills managed to get in field goal range, where kicker Scott Norwood could attempt a game-winning kick from 47 yards out.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Adam Vinatieri, one of the most clutch kickers in NFL history and the game’s career scoring leader, is a Hall finalist in his first year of eligibility.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Ravens kicker Justin Tucker denies allegations of ‘inappropriate behavior’ at high-end spas
Bailiff shoots man who pulled gun at Baltimore courthouse, fired at self
Moore said Maryland will follow the Constitution on immigration policy.
—Jack Ohman, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2025
He’s been the Ravens’ kicker since 2012 and is now regarded by many as one of the greatest kickers of all time, setting the record for longest field goal ever back in 2021 and being named first team All-Pro five times in his career.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Adam Vinatieri, one of the most clutch kickers in NFL history and the game’s career scoring leader, is a Hall finalist in his first year of eligibility.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Ravens kicker Justin Tucker denies allegations of ‘inappropriate behavior’ at high-end spas
Bailiff shoots man who pulled gun at Baltimore courthouse, fired at self
Moore said Maryland will follow the Constitution on immigration policy.
—Jack Ohman, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2025
He’s been the Ravens’ kicker since 2012 and is now regarded by many as one of the greatest kickers of all time, setting the record for longest field goal ever back in 2021 and being named first team All-Pro five times in his career.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Kicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kicker. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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