Synonyms of kicked in

kicked in

verb

past tense of kick in

1

as in contributed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contributed
• donated
• chipped in
• pitched in
• presented
• provided
• bestowed
• awarded
• conferred
• doled (out)
• furnished
• afforded
• gave
• endowed

2

as in died

slang to stop living

the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90

Synonyms & Similar Words

• died
• fell
• passed (on)
• perished
• kicked off
• checked out
• passed away
• stepped out
• succumbed
• expired
• departed
• disappeared
• bought it
• deceased
• ended
• popped off
• exited
• pegged out
• went
• kicked the bucket
• snuffed it
• conked (out)
• faded
• demised
• dropped
• parted
• croaked
• bit the dust
• gave up the ghost
• flatlined
• dried up
• failed
• consumed
• predeceased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lived
• came to
• breathed
• revived
• was
• lingered
• existed
• flourished
• prospered
• subsisted
• thrived

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kicked in

On Saturday, 50% tariffs on some Canadian imports like wine and dairy kicked in, and on Monday, the president announced 50% tariffs on all Canadian steel and automotive imports starting in January. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Ezeudu was kicked in the back of the leg in the Giants’ preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, but the team described him as day to day before the trade. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Shortly after the new 50% tariffs kicked in, Canada's Carney promised retaliation. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

The first plane hit the North Tower as the elevator approached the 65th floor; the car plummeted 15 floors before the emergency brake kicked in. — ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Fire leads to confrontation While coordinating where officers would block roads with dispatch, one of the speakers in the audio said a person’s door had been kicked in. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

The First Academy 38, Kathleen 0 TFA showed off its freshman talent in a big way in rolling to a victory in which the Royals scored all 38 points in the first half and pulled the starters after the running clock kicked in. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

The move is partly an attempt to align with the new EU AI Act’s transparency rules that kicked in on August 2. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

The day started with biscuits and gravy at Ellis Island, followed by getting kicked in the shorts at the blackjack tables. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026