kicks in

present tense third-person singular of kick in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of kicks in In other communities that have installed a new grinder pump system, Oliver said they are connected to a community generator system that kicks in if a blackout occurs. Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 That’s just days before the $7 million a day ticking fee to WBD shareholders kicks in on October 1. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Regardless, the main goal should be to pay off your balance before interest kicks in. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 The restriction kicks in once the voter sends back or returns their ballot. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Rookie kicker Trey Smack had a rough start to camp, making just 8-of-13 kicks in the first seven practices. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Today's the last day to take advantage of preorder deals before general availability kicks in. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 Aged 15, as well as signing scholarship terms, Nwaneri has also signed a professional deal which kicks in upon his 17th birthday in August 2027. Art De Roché, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Paramount had planned to close the transaction prior to a deadline of September 30, at which point a ticking clock fee kicks in requiring Paramount to pay shareholders an additional fee each quarter the transaction does not close. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
Verb
  • The center contributes to global research on gibbons The gibbons are full of personality and individual quirks, and Skollar knows them well after decades at the center.
    Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Gruden, who works for Barstool Sports and contributes on a variety of shows on its platform, has a jury trial scheduled to begin May 24, 2027.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cary then dies from a gunshot wound during a car case, and that swerve was not a part of the source material.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The game feels far away, and the sounds float up to the cavernous space below the roof where the noise dies.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This park also falls along the Rio Grande and includes mountainous terrain with tall cliffs and a desert landscape.
    Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Balance is critical in helping older adults prevent falls — and it’s now considered a marker for longevity.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By the time the Liverpool game kicks off, Jaissle will still have only been in Newcastle for a fortnight.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inter Miami, seeking to end a four-game winless skid, kicks off a three-game homestand on Saturday against Toronto FC.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Kicks in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20in. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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