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
February 19 – March 20 A new season of self kicks in.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
If the temperature immediately drops to below 71°, the heater will kick in automatically.
—Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Even with all the injuries, the 76ers still signed Embiid in 2024 to a three-year, $193 million extension with a player option for the 2028-29 season that doesn't kick in until next season.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
And that was adrenaline kicking in in the BYU game.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
If the temperature immediately drops to below 71°, the heater will kick in automatically.
—Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Even with all the injuries, the 76ers still signed Embiid in 2024 to a three-year, $193 million extension with a player option for the 2028-29 season that doesn't kick in until next season.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
And that was adrenaline kicking in in the BYU game.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick in
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Times staff writer Jack Dolan contributed to this report.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Miami Foundation is also inviting individual donors and businesses to establish or contribute to funds to further expand scholarship opportunities.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Authorities on Wednesday confirmed eight of the remaining skiers had died, with the ninth missing and presumed dead.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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But that dream died along with her husband.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Tigers, particularly Mark Mitchell, put in a strong effort but fell short in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in a 94-86 loss.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pielmeier expects the conditions to subside in much of Switzerland over the course of next week, once the new snow has stabilized, except in the south of the country where less snow has fallen.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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In Argentina, roughly 1,300 sea lions and fur seals perished.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Of the nine people who perished, seven were women and two were men.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Kick in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20in. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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