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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
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.
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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
Ohio might see its last warm Saturday this weekend before the fall weather kicks in.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
After that, the main part of the mission kicks in.
—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
Muscle memory kicks in, my body acclimates, and [the show’s routine] becomes less strenuous on the body.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Ohio might see its last warm Saturday this weekend before the fall weather kicks in.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
After that, the main part of the mission kicks in.
—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
Muscle memory kicks in, my body acclimates, and [the show’s routine] becomes less strenuous on the body.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
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Lanthimos indulges in long takes, while the composer Jerskin Fendrix’s thudding, metronomic score contributes to the film’s oppressive atmosphere.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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The brand’s name means fraternal, or non-identical, twins, which contributes to its mismatched design philosophy.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Venus and Chiron clash, an attempt to connect with a new acquaintance falls flat.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Production kicks off later this month.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Affordable Care Act open enrollment kicks off Saturday, and this year’s enrollment period is expected to see the largest increase in costs since the law went into effect more than a decade ago.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Kicks in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20in. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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