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as in contributes
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 dies
slang
to stop living
the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90
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Recent Examples of kicks in
After that, the main part of the mission kicks in.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The real value of this card kicks in after spending at least $60,000 each year.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
When the new contract kicks in next year, the traditional partnerships are going bye-bye, and it will be based solely on geography.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Once numbing kicks in, most patients describe the day as straightforward.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Muscle memory kicks in, my body acclimates, and [the show’s routine] becomes less strenuous on the body.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 3 Oct. 2025
Typically, employees receive 150% of their regular hourly wage when paid in overtime, which generally kicks in after somebody works 40 hours in a week.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The hybrid system kicks in an additional 345 miles of range, meaning the vehicle can travel 450 miles before its battery needs to be recharged and its gas tank refilled.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
The list price of palivizumab, before insurance kicks in, is roughly $1,800 per monthly dose.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The real value of this card kicks in after spending at least $60,000 each year.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
When the new contract kicks in next year, the traditional partnerships are going bye-bye, and it will be based solely on geography.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Once numbing kicks in, most patients describe the day as straightforward.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Muscle memory kicks in, my body acclimates, and [the show’s routine] becomes less strenuous on the body.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 3 Oct. 2025
Typically, employees receive 150% of their regular hourly wage when paid in overtime, which generally kicks in after somebody works 40 hours in a week.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The hybrid system kicks in an additional 345 miles of range, meaning the vehicle can travel 450 miles before its battery needs to be recharged and its gas tank refilled.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
The list price of palivizumab, before insurance kicks in, is roughly $1,800 per monthly dose.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
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The casting of Goth in dual roles as both Victor’s mother and Elizabeth further contributes to the unreliable narration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Prolonged sitting contributes to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic issues, even in active individuals.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The latest installment, which premiered Thursday on Netflix, picks up just moments after the Season 2 cliffhanger when the President dies after Hal (Rufus Sewell) informs him of Vice President Grace Penn’s involvement in the bombing of a British aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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There’s also the risk of secondary toxicity if a mole comes to the surface, dies, and is eaten by a raptor or other predator.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When fear takes over, the price often falls well below its value.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The movement of aid has increased through Israel’s border, but on a scale that Palestinians say falls short of the needs of a destitute populace.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Clippers have one remaining preseason game, one more chance for Coach Tyronn Lue to get a look at what lineups and schemes might work before the regular season kicks off next week.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Wolfhard plays Mike Wheeler on the blockbuster Netflix series, which kicks off its fifth and final season in November.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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