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
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Lynch, who has worked at the radio station for 21 years, is thrilled the station is still going strong.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
If the draft falls this way, the Giants should be thrilled.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Lynch, who has worked at the radio station for 21 years, is thrilled the station is still going strong.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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Sasaki tweaked his delivery during a bullpen session more than a week ago — aligning his back leg and shoulder to better emphasize his extreme leg kick and straighten his direction to the plate — and found a way to throw fastballs consistently over the plate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Russian slipped the kick through everyone’s legs and into the side netting.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Build a business that challenges and excites you every day.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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That's what kind of excites me about my job.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 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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In her wild behavior, her pursuit of chaotic situations and turbulent relationships, there is exhilaration with a purpose.—
Anahid Nersessian,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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 23 Apr. 2025.
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