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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
No investment, then mercenary mode kicks in for many pros.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, high-deductible insurance plans have become more common, requiring patients to pay thousands of dollars before coverage fully kicks in.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
This is where the copium kicks in.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service says drought conditions should improve in June, once the rainy season kicks in.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
When that already-muddy path to fulfillment sees our brash heroine grappling with blackmail, her resilience kicks in with a scene-stealing spirit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The top rate of 20% kicks in for those with incomes higher than that.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Make sure to harvest dill in the morning after any dew has dried and before the heat of the day kicks in.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Drivers have struggled to handle the cars when electric power kicks in and the need to trade off between using power and conserving it.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, high-deductible insurance plans have become more common, requiring patients to pay thousands of dollars before coverage fully kicks in.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
This is where the copium kicks in.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service says drought conditions should improve in June, once the rainy season kicks in.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
When that already-muddy path to fulfillment sees our brash heroine grappling with blackmail, her resilience kicks in with a scene-stealing spirit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The top rate of 20% kicks in for those with incomes higher than that.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Make sure to harvest dill in the morning after any dew has dried and before the heat of the day kicks in.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Drivers have struggled to handle the cars when electric power kicks in and the need to trade off between using power and conserving it.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
Verb
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What contributes to the growing adoption of telehealth services isn’t just the software.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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This energy-intensive process contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, making steel one of the most carbon-intensive materials in construction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The great Sandra Hüller stars as a woman whose husband dies from a fall at their home.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The second and final weekend kicks off on Friday, April 17.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mexico kicks off the whole World Cup tournament on June 11.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Kicks in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20in. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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