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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
The real value of this card kicks in after spending at least $60,000 each year.
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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
In the victory over Eastern Washington, Danielson wasted no time subbing Moore in for Boomer after Boomer missed two kicks in the opening 20 minutes of the game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
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
In the victory over Eastern Washington, Danielson wasted no time subbing Moore in for Boomer after Boomer missed two kicks in the opening 20 minutes of the game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
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Despite decades of research, there is no firm answer on what contributes to someone having autism.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Philadelphia alone contributes $110 million.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies Jane Goodall, the British primatologist and conservationist best known for her intimate studies of chimpanzees, died aged 91.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In the quest to lure out Iblis, Khalid kills Ka-young’s grandmother, who dies protecting Min-ji.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dalio also warned that the most misleading signals come near the top, where easy credit boosts spending, asset prices climb, unemployment falls.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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And if the burden falls on local authorities, the global non-government organization (NGO) predicted annual costs could reach 200 million pounds (about $269 million) by 2035.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The women’s team starts with 12 non-conference bouts and kicks off conference play by hosting the Memphis Tigers on New Year’s Eve.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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This partnership kicks off during the Rockettes’ 100th anniversary year, right before the 2025 Christmas Spectacular opens on November 6.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 Sep. 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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