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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
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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
The video shows two people approaching the front of the store and then kicking in the glass.
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Dennis Valera, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The cuts were kicking in at 40 major hubs across the country, including in New York, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Long delays are already kicking in at New York-area airports.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Mesa is building a new pipeline that will bring fresh water just as the cuts are kicking in, and Queen Creek will have to pay more to replace its groundwater use.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The bull case for stocks has not been canceled, of course, given still-rising earnings, a Fed poised to trim rates, tax-relief goodies kicking in next year, AI-capex momentum and still-decent GDP-tracking indicators.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
In some cases, young people have caused damage to homes by kicking in doors, turning a prank into a crime.
—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
Dennis Valera, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The cuts were kicking in at 40 major hubs across the country, including in New York, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Long delays are already kicking in at New York-area airports.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Mesa is building a new pipeline that will bring fresh water just as the cuts are kicking in, and Queen Creek will have to pay more to replace its groundwater use.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The bull case for stocks has not been canceled, of course, given still-rising earnings, a Fed poised to trim rates, tax-relief goodies kicking in next year, AI-capex momentum and still-decent GDP-tracking indicators.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
In some cases, young people have caused damage to homes by kicking in doors, turning a prank into a crime.
—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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So, to recap, nine penalties on nine different players, either directly leading to or at least contributing to all 31 of Carolina’s points.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
11 Jan. 2026
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Those players all have real roles for the Red Wings and are contributing.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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For decades Shtok was known as the great disappearing act of Yiddish literature—a modernist story writer who blazed bright in the 1920s before vanishing from the literary scene and, it was assumed, dying young.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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To help keep this disease at bay, maintain annual pruning and remove any dead or dying branches.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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This clown falling for all of it.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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When the New Year's rain began falling, coupled with a king tide, some towns in Marin got pretty soggy.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Peru sits along the Mississinewa River in north-central Indiana, and has antique shopping, farm experiences, and outdoor recreation worth checking out any time of year.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Getting your tiny house is as simple as checking out your Amazon cart and preparing for delivery.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Adichie has experienced significant loss over the last few years, with both of her parents passing away a year apart.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mollie lived a long life, passing away in December 1947 at age 80.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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In an industry where one jaw-dropping look can help catapult you into fashion royalty and the wrong one into meme infamy, stepping out is a high-stakes business.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Between flirty cocktails and a skillet full of molten cheese, Applebee’s latest offerings make a strong case for kicking off the year with comfort, color and a little extra fun.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Girl Scout cookie season is kicking off in Charlotte, and there’s a new flavor joining the lineup.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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The goo stops them from perishing, and the two embrace in a hug.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 Dec. 2025
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Many researchers also hypothesize that aviation trailblazer Earhart did not crash her plane at sea, but instead landed and was stranded on Nikumaroro Island, later perishing there.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Kicking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20in. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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