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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
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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 kicks in
The film falters, however, once something resembling an actual plot kicks in.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, on the western side of that coastal front, temperatures are frigid and the fluff factor really kicks in.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Certain limitations occasionally reveal themselves; when a classic dub echo effect kicks in, anyone who’s been near a Pioneer DJM mixer can picture Ramon turning its knob.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
For the Heat, that is an increasingly concerning element, considering the team this past summer signed the 6-foot-10 big man to a four-year, $64 million extension that kicks in next season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
For many, this lower payment is seen as a bridge until rates drop, jobs relocate, or life changes; borrowers are actively planning to refinance, move, or pay off loans before the adjustable period kicks in.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Your skin prickles, adrenaline spikes — and that primal fight-or-flight instinct kicks in.
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The average deductible was $1,886, which means consumers must pay that much before most coverage kicks in.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Center Alperen Şengün’s five-year, $185 million extension kicks in this season.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, on the western side of that coastal front, temperatures are frigid and the fluff factor really kicks in.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Certain limitations occasionally reveal themselves; when a classic dub echo effect kicks in, anyone who’s been near a Pioneer DJM mixer can picture Ramon turning its knob.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
For the Heat, that is an increasingly concerning element, considering the team this past summer signed the 6-foot-10 big man to a four-year, $64 million extension that kicks in next season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
For many, this lower payment is seen as a bridge until rates drop, jobs relocate, or life changes; borrowers are actively planning to refinance, move, or pay off loans before the adjustable period kicks in.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Your skin prickles, adrenaline spikes — and that primal fight-or-flight instinct kicks in.
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The average deductible was $1,886, which means consumers must pay that much before most coverage kicks in.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Center Alperen Şengün’s five-year, $185 million extension kicks in this season.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
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In other words, the chin contributes negligibly to resisting chewing forces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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On top of that, California requires a special fuel blend that adds another 15 cents per gallon, the state’s cap-and-trade program costs another 26 cents and a special sales tax for gas contributes another 10 cents, according to the California Energy Commission.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The aunt dies, and heartbroken Lord Marlowe decamps for America.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Fashion designer Valentino dies at 93 Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer to the stars, has died at 93.—
Michael Smith,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The cold air is then expected to stay in place through the beginning of February, ensuring that whatever snow falls this weekend will stay on the ground for a while.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Only one other player has been ever elected by the writers with 1,500 or fewer hits — Roy Campanella (1,422) in 1969 — and that total falls far short of the average career hit mark for all Hall of Fame batters, which is 2,330.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The trial, which kicks off this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is the first time major social media companies will argue their case before a jury.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sacramento The state capital kicks off the route at its northern end with farm-to-fork restaurants and world-class museums.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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