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

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

Importers sought to get products on ships ahead of additional monthly fuel adjustments that kicked in July 1. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

By the time the emergency generators have kicked in, Paul has disappeared. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Lo Celso scored on a free kick; Martinez drilled a penalty kick after Julian Alvarez was kicked in the face while attempting a header. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026