1
as in to contribute
to make a donation as part of a group effort
if everyone in the department kicks in, we can give him an especially nice present for his retirement
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2
as in to die
slang
to stop living
the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90
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Recent Examples of kick in
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
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Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
For this writer, the book and our conversation brought back something like an old, familiar pull, and a swift kick in the heart.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
But the city would only get money beyond the base annual payment if the total parking revenue generated by the zoo that year is more than double that amount — $6 million before the escalators kick in.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
While the new collective bargaining agreement does not kick in until September, a few rules were implemented early — including changes to double salary retention.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
For this writer, the book and our conversation brought back something like an old, familiar pull, and a swift kick in the heart.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
But the city would only get money beyond the base annual payment if the total parking revenue generated by the zoo that year is more than double that amount — $6 million before the escalators kick in.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
While the new collective bargaining agreement does not kick in until September, a few rules were implemented early — including changes to double salary retention.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick in
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But how much regulations contribute to gasoline costs in California is disputed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Information for this article was contributed by David Rising, Mike Corder, Natalie Melzer, Koral Saeed, Sally Abou AlJoud, Kareem Chehayeb, Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Ben Finley and Jill Lawless of The Associated Press.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her bank records, which are in the files, showed that Noel received thousands of dollars in cash and Zelle payments in the months before Epstein died.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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At least 560,000 corals died within a third of a mile of the dredging, and more probably died as sediment drifted miles away, according to the 2019 study.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the Hudson Farmers' Market draws local growers and makers with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, and flowers on Saturdays from spring to fall.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Hurricanes came oh-so-close before falling short, 92-89.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Celebrate steady financial progress rather than perishing in pursuit of perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Phaneuf, who perished in a plane crash in Afghanistan in 2020.—
Linda Stein,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Kick in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20in. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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