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
When that already-muddy path to fulfillment sees our brash heroine grappling with blackmail, her resilience kicks in with a scene-stealing spirit.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
But a sweeping new state law, SB 12, that banned diversity, equity and inclusion activity in K-12 schools, such as referencing LGBTQ identities in conversations, had just kicked in.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The top rate of 20% kicks in for those with incomes higher than that.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers, who kicked in about $175 million last year towards revenue sharing, will be on the hook for more than $200 million in 2026, based on the formula that factors in the most recent three years of revenue.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
But a sweeping new state law, SB 12, that banned diversity, equity and inclusion activity in K-12 schools, such as referencing LGBTQ identities in conversations, had just kicked in.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The top rate of 20% kicks in for those with incomes higher than that.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers, who kicked in about $175 million last year towards revenue sharing, will be on the hook for more than $200 million in 2026, based on the formula that factors in the most recent three years of revenue.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick in
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Gambrell contributed from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald staff writer Devoun Cetoute contributed to this report.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The investigation is ongoing and the identities of the people who died have not been released.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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One infant receiving the Mead Johnson product died — from sepsis, the article said.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Night fell, and Martha came to a small black lake.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Photos shared on social media shows the massive slabs of rock fell just past a blind curve and the SUV sustained major front-end damage.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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If the Tribune cannot find the story in the tragic events of a young, dedicated firefighter perishing in an arson fire while searching for victims to rescue, maybe leave this story for the journalists who managed to treat the victims of this story with dignity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Although no monument can remember the 168 people who perished that day, the thousands injured or the countless families changed forever by one heinous act, the memorial is tasteful, poignant and impactful.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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