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
Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Families will love Hiccup’s Wing Gliders in the Isle of Berk, a not-too-scary coaster that still delivers thrills.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
She was also thrilled to work with Brown again and show off their natural on-screen chemistry, which Berthelsen said has been there since Season 2.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But this year, Des Moines lovers of pointless fun will have to seek their thrills elsewhere.
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At Gracie O'Malley's in Wicker Park, fans and managers are thrilled for playoff football to return.
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Noun
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For those who love the chicken with a little kick, this creamy, extra flavorful casserole will win over anyone at the table.—
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Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.—
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Tapascott said speed alone no longer excites drivers.—
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At Square Peg, I was surrounded by more than two dozen filmmakers — all brilliant, all hand-selected — and exactly none were excited by the prospect of building audience or crafting distribution strategy.—
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There's a rush, an exhilaration to the risk.—
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Kate Winslet sits down with a mix of exhilaration and disbelief.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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The legendary basketball squad, which was founded in 1926, has been delighting sports fans and families now for a full century.—
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
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Until then, the costumed contestant will electrify the audience with their vocal skills.—
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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