kicked in

past tense of kick in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of kicked in 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 The Dodgers kicked in about $175 million toward revenue sharing last year and will be on the hook for more than $200 million in 2026, according to multiple people familiar with their finances. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026 From the moment that the first ball was kicked in Mexico City to the final whistle in the New Jersey Meadowlands, North America was the host of one of the most epic parties the world has ever seen. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 The Mavs kicked in a second-round pick that also goes to the Thunder. John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still sitting on a huge haul of future draft capital, had to start trimming their supporting cast this offseason because Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams’ max extensions kicked in. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Butlers are kicked in the shins and told their children are ugly; a patriarch’s idiotic military decisions are venerated for their spirit; blood spilling out of a servant’s wound is more an issue for the rug. Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 The national smog level dropped by 11% from 2003 to 2015 as strict federal regulations on power plants, cars and diesel engines kicked in. Seth Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked in
Verb
  • The first-team defense’s three straight three-and-outs could have contributed to no one else getting time on the defensive line or at outside linebacker.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Associated Press reporter Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South Carolina, also contributed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In 2023, her younger brother Jansen died unexpectedly of a heart condition at 28.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died, according to ABC News.
    Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • One dollar from every ticket sold on the North Americandates will be donated to the Trevor Project to support its mission to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Winthrop Harbor authorities will help provide some maintenance and operational responsibilities, and the Northpoint Marina donated a slip so the boat can be quickly launched in the event of an emergency.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The return to form is all the more stunning given that book sales overall are barely rising, and Amazon, which nearly felled Barnes & Noble in the 2010s, is still a threat.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Each measures 500 square feet, with its walls, ceilings, and timber beams made from pine trees felled on site.
    Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The hypothesis that Earhart and Noonan landed on Nikumaroro and later perished there has gained steam in recent years.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The nation had just lost 18 of its most promising skaters, while 16 others, including family members, officials, judges and coaches – including Fleming’s own coach, Bill Kipp – all perished in the crash.
    Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Kicked in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20in. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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