as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks
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as in to excite
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 thrill
Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
But the real violence — and the reason audiences presumably pay to see these IP parasites — is what’s done to the characters themselves, as there’s an illicit thrill in desecrating powerful brands, like Disney.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
What prospective suitor for Rodgers’ services wouldn’t be thrilled at the prospect of a whole new season of therapy sessions on Pat McAfee’s show?
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The world's other ride, Curse of the Werewolf, gives thrills and chills to parkgoers.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
But the real violence — and the reason audiences presumably pay to see these IP parasites — is what’s done to the characters themselves, as there’s an illicit thrill in desecrating powerful brands, like Disney.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
As Hartford Athletic surged toward a playoff berth at the end of last season, winning or drawing in 13 of its final 16 games, fans were thrilled that, playoffs or not, better times seemed ahead.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
What prospective suitor for Rodgers’ services wouldn’t be thrilled at the prospect of a whole new season of therapy sessions on Pat McAfee’s show?
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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He was also named first-team All-Big-12 as a returner and earned Big-12 Co-Special Teams Player of the Year honors after averaging 17.7 yards per kick return and 15.2 yards per punt return.—
Jelani Scott,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Other images include a high kick toward the camera and a close-up selfie with a green apple.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nintendo fans excited over the upcoming Switch console said on April 3 they were disappointed by the high price tag, as US tariffs bite.—
Megan Farokhmanesh,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Part of what excited us and the challenge was to make sure all of the materials were responsibly sourced.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Like that funny-sad hit, this eight-episode series takes place at the intersection of exhilaration and despair.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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What makes this Andalusian driving escape truly special is its perfect balance—the exhilaration of commanding winding mountain roads counterpointed by moments of tranquil luxury.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Founded in 1970 by Erwin Little and his wife, Diane, the family-run business has delighted generations with its handcrafted, high-quality chocolates.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The video has delighted internet users, leading to more than 621,300 views and 48,500 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ancient cave homes were cleaned, ventilated, electrified, kitted out with bathrooms.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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