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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
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as in died
slang
to stop living
the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90
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Recent Examples of kicked in
City Education Partners kicked in seed money for the group’s launch.
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Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
The whole ship plunged briefly into darkness, before the emergency power system kicked in.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 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 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
Since the bulk of the new regulations kicked in, the number of permits approved for individual wells has dropped dramatically.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Then the worship band kicked in, and the young, diverse congregation lifted up their hands.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Christian then landed a forearm smash on Lyanco, at the very same moment he was being kicked in the flank by an airborne Alonso.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
The whole ship plunged briefly into darkness, before the emergency power system kicked in.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 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 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
Since the bulk of the new regulations kicked in, the number of permits approved for individual wells has dropped dramatically.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Then the worship band kicked in, and the young, diverse congregation lifted up their hands.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Christian then landed a forearm smash on Lyanco, at the very same moment he was being kicked in the flank by an airborne Alonso.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked in
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Powell contributed 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field and 2-of-5 shooting on threes, three rebounds and two assists.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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A number of factors likely contributed to the increase.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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James MacEgan, 72, died from his injuries.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, FIU President Jeanette Nuñez and a few dozen others observed a moment of silence in honor of those who died.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The benefit to donors, in addition to the distribution helping to satisfy RMDs, is that the amount donated is excluded from their taxable income.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Uber Technologies donated to three competing candidates in California’s 2026 gubernatorial race, two Democrats and one Republican, a rare move showing the company’s effort to hedge political influence in its home state.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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And to be sure, there were winds and rain strong enough to fell several trees, flood a few roads, and knock out power in some Maryland and Virginia suburbs.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cookie perished, to say nothing of the dog.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The three perished when the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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