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as in contributing
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 dying
slang
to stop living
the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90
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Recent Examples of kicking in
Neighbors had said that before the day of the killing, Brockenshire allegedly had commented about kicking in Kenyon’s door and shooting him.
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Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
One provider recommended a different formula, but Laura responded that her son was burning calories by kicking in his bed, crawling and wheeling around in his wheelchair.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As an alternative, Indiana lawmakers last month authorized building a new stadium in Hammond, with the team kicking in $2 billion and the state using new taxes to pay about $1 billion.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
As the FanDuel Sports Network RSNs begin the process of winding down, Manfred’s push to collectivize the local rights for each MLB franchise is kicking in at a sadly fortuitous moment.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The effects were fast, often kicking in within a week of the experiment and lasting up to 11 weeks.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Fuel surcharges already kicking in Shipping rates are largely determined by diesel prices.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Boston is kicking in $135 million for the White Stadium project, Mayor Michelle Wu announced this morning.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier will need massive new raises as RFAs this summer, not to mention Jackson LaCombe’s $9 million AAV officially kicking in.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
One provider recommended a different formula, but Laura responded that her son was burning calories by kicking in his bed, crawling and wheeling around in his wheelchair.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As an alternative, Indiana lawmakers last month authorized building a new stadium in Hammond, with the team kicking in $2 billion and the state using new taxes to pay about $1 billion.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
As the FanDuel Sports Network RSNs begin the process of winding down, Manfred’s push to collectivize the local rights for each MLB franchise is kicking in at a sadly fortuitous moment.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The effects were fast, often kicking in within a week of the experiment and lasting up to 11 weeks.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Fuel surcharges already kicking in Shipping rates are largely determined by diesel prices.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Boston is kicking in $135 million for the White Stadium project, Mayor Michelle Wu announced this morning.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier will need massive new raises as RFAs this summer, not to mention Jackson LaCombe’s $9 million AAV officially kicking in.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking in
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Randall Sullivan was a contributing editor to Rolling Stone for over twenty years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The geopolitical conflicts contributing to the cost increases are complicated, and there is undoubtedly more at stake than just economics.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Far from being a dying way of life, as many people think, the Amish population is growing rapidly — doubling roughly every 20 years.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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Their mother, whom Jerry has been looking after, is dying, and there are medical bills that need to be straightened out.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Although the push to get Huang out of the race failed, the leftist’s campaign ended up falling flat, securing less than 3% of the vote in the primary.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Wall Street, meanwhile, got some relief from falling oil prices.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Daily specials are also worth checking out; the Saturday Cumbria Cowboy steak for two and the Sunday lasagna (with fennel sausage ragu) have both achieved cult-classic status in the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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In visible discomfort, White stayed in the game for another four-plus minutes before checking out.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her sister had been through cervical cancer and two bouts of breast cancer before passing away from the disease.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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As well as the uncertainty of being in the final year of his contract, the France international also had to deal with the personal anguish of his father Hamady passing away in January.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But Clarkson isn't stepping out of the spotlight completely.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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But the 40-year-old has found a new calling since stepping out of the pool, becoming one of the most prominent and outspoken advocates for mental health and well-being in sports and beyond.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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The mother of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro — who claimed her son had been kidnapped, kicking off a frantic search in the Inland Empire — now faces a lengthy prison sentence after admitting to charges related to her role in the infant’s disappearance and death.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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North Side neighborhoods are kicking off Chicago's summer festival season this weekend.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Authorities have publicly identified four people who lost their lives over the last week in San Diego County traffic crashes, with three of the victims perishing in head-on collisions in the eastern reaches of the region.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Kicking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20in. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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