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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
However, all of this tradition (of losing games at the wrong time) is usually preceded by another phenomenon that Cubs’ fans have come to expect—or one that Cards and Brewers fans have come to anticipate—that kicks in long before the ivy at Wrigley Field starts to turn orange.
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Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The result is that Einstein's Theory of Relativity kicks in, causing the mass of the electrons to increase.
—David Szondy
august 27, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
But when children are overwhelmed, their stress response kicks in.
—Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Both guys made their kicks in the game; that’s the most important part of it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Trump’s foreign envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia Wednesday before the deadline kicks in later this week, according to a White House official.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The result is that Einstein's Theory of Relativity kicks in, causing the mass of the electrons to increase.
—David Szondy
august 27, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
But when children are overwhelmed, their stress response kicks in.
—Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Both guys made their kicks in the game; that’s the most important part of it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Trump’s foreign envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia Wednesday before the deadline kicks in later this week, according to a White House official.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
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This contributes to overdose, unemployment and greater burden on emergency departments and hospitals.—
Jessica Magidson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Grooming in the bathroom, like shaving or styling your hair, contributes to more dust particles forming from dead skin cells or fallen out hair strands that accumulate during the day.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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In dog stories, a dog gives unbounded love and is the best possible friend and behaves heroically—and then the dog dies.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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If a winner dies before all the annual payments are made, the balance of the prize continues in payments to the winner's estate, Powerball says.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The day kicks off with live German music from Alpen Musikanten and a menu stacked with bratwursts, smoked meats and pretzels courtesy of Outpost 36 BBQ.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Halloween Horror Nights kicks off at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 4, 2025.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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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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“Kicks in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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