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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
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.
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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
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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The company is reportedly contributing more than $10 million to the ballroom.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Courier Journal contributing critic Marc Zakem opened his review of the show by noting how some of his friends turned into fanatics for Springsteen, willing to drive out to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to experience him live.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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His goal to seal the win against Italy — a lung-busting run and cultured finish in the dying moments — helped to illustrate the impressive engine at the heart of Cremaschi’s game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Before dying under the weight of the boulder, the spell caster cursed the princess, her family, and the city.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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This just makes the upcoming six-game homestand critical for the Wild in not falling too far behind in the Western Conference.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since December 2024 last month, experts projected that rates would continue falling—even if ever so slightly.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, after checking out of a game, Lillard would call Simons over from the end of the bench to explain his thought process about what had just happened on the court.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 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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With some footage shot in LA, but the move delayed, and then Ozzy passing away, the show as originally envisaged was not possible.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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Color & Geometry Non-Slip Bath Mat Gone are the days of stepping out of the shower and onto cold tile or a soggy bath mat.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mims had a nice 17-yard punt return, but rookie RJ Harvey got benched on kickoff duties after incomprehensibly stepping out of bounds on one return.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bohlin said that the Swedish Board of Agriculture would procure emergency stockpiling of grain in northern Sweden, which would be circulated so as not to disrupt market mechanisms and to avoid stocks perishing.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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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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Two light festivals are kicking off in the Bay Area with impressive public art, including a series that will shine brightly at eight stories tall.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 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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“Kicking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20in. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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