KICK IN Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

kick in

verb

Definition of kick in

as in to contribute

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 to die

slang to stop living the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90

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Recent Examples of kick in The Cappuccino proved that fun begins long before triple-digit power figures kick in. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 There, Pinocchio witnesses James being bullied by his peers, and his vengeful instincts kick in. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 July 2026 The speculative nattering kicked in at around the same time the last scrap of golden confetti had found a resting place on the turf at, um, New York New Jersey Stadium. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026 But some trailer manufacturers and startups have become convinced that the best way to help EVs and small tow vehicles tug large, heavy live-in trailers is by having those trailers kick in some of their own wheel power. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for kick in

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Brionna Jones came off the bench to contribute 14 points and five rebounds, and Rhyne Howard added nine points while recording four steals — her 15th game this season with three or more steals.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
This initiative aims to significantly reduce the state's high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions, which ranks fifth nationally and contributes to the nation's highest auto insurance claims.

— Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of contribute

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Such is the fate that befalls Meta, whose shares fell as much as 10% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company missed earnings due to costs ballooning 55% (Meta’s stock later recovered some ground and was down 7%).

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Rain fell early Thursday in the city of Bordeaux to the east.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of fall

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The nation had just lost 18 of its most promising skaters, while 16 others, including family members, officials, judges and coaches – including Fleming’s own coach, Bill Kipp – all perished in the crash.

— Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Spencer Long, his wife and three sons perished while on a hiking trip.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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