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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
In some cases, young people have caused damage to homes by kicking in doors, turning a prank into a crime.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Even with so many new tariffs kicking in, the tariff situation remains fluid.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Even with so many new tariffs kicking in, the tariff situation remains fluid.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking in
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Thomas finished just shy of a triple-double, contributing 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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That is how Katie Hamilton, the sister of Thomas Jacob Sanford, the man police say launched a fatal attack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, describes the Mormons and many others contributing to a fundraiser to help her family.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Public companies aren’t dying, but CEOs who don’t adapt their investor strategy will.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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One notable example is the recent finding that social isolation can significantly increase the risk of having or dying from a heart attack or stroke and negatively impact brain health.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Margins for row-crop producers have thinned amid falling prices and high fertilizer costs.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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For millions of low-wage workers, these state-level adjustments mean a modest but tangible boost in take-home pay—often the difference between meeting basic needs and falling short.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Like some other customers, Micah Fannin was checking out Dutch Bros for the first time.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The thriller — more horrific than straight-up scary — is worth checking out, if only for the late Brittany Murphy's nervy turn as a razor-wielding woman confined to a sanatorium.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cruz Beckham brought surrealist footwear codes to Paris Fashion Week on Friday, stepping out in JW Anderson’s frog loafers — a playful collaboration with Wellipets that fused PVC nostalgia with avant-garde design.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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And so, Stephanie is just, much like me, stepping out of the norm in her culture.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The boys didn't always survive their adventures, with one perishing from a snake bite and another drowning in a Bolivian flood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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This year, the beloved coffee brand is kicking off all their seasonal favorites November 6—and fans should head straight to the bakery case for their newest offerings.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Keep those air conditioners humming, because this week is kicking off with some unusually hot weather.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Kicking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20in. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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