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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
Quarks crammed in tight can roam about freely, but try to separate them and the glue kicks in with a vengeance.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
The film falters, however, once something resembling an actual plot kicks in.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, on the western side of that coastal front, temperatures are frigid and the fluff factor really kicks in.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Certain limitations occasionally reveal themselves; when a classic dub echo effect kicks in, anyone who’s been near a Pioneer DJM mixer can picture Ramon turning its knob.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
For the Heat, that is an increasingly concerning element, considering the team this past summer signed the 6-foot-10 big man to a four-year, $64 million extension that kicks in next season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
For many, this lower payment is seen as a bridge until rates drop, jobs relocate, or life changes; borrowers are actively planning to refinance, move, or pay off loans before the adjustable period kicks in.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Your skin prickles, adrenaline spikes — and that primal fight-or-flight instinct kicks in.
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The average deductible was $1,886, which means consumers must pay that much before most coverage kicks in.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
The film falters, however, once something resembling an actual plot kicks in.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, on the western side of that coastal front, temperatures are frigid and the fluff factor really kicks in.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Certain limitations occasionally reveal themselves; when a classic dub echo effect kicks in, anyone who’s been near a Pioneer DJM mixer can picture Ramon turning its knob.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
For the Heat, that is an increasingly concerning element, considering the team this past summer signed the 6-foot-10 big man to a four-year, $64 million extension that kicks in next season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
For many, this lower payment is seen as a bridge until rates drop, jobs relocate, or life changes; borrowers are actively planning to refinance, move, or pay off loans before the adjustable period kicks in.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Your skin prickles, adrenaline spikes — and that primal fight-or-flight instinct kicks in.
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The average deductible was $1,886, which means consumers must pay that much before most coverage kicks in.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
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Those older homeowners are largely staying put, which at least partly contributes to the lack of housing availability and elevated prices in the current market — although those factors are starting to ease.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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And that last step is what often contributes to these really high-proof barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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The young couple ultimately plans to get married, and Heathcliff – haunted by visions of Catherine – dies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, Paxton’s opinion specified that requirement only applies in cases where an inmate dies on jail property, as opposed to, for example, in a hospital while still in custody.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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When night falls over the ship, step into the theater to see a jaw-dropping performance.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The State of Texas must pick up on compassionate border security that picks up where the Federal Government falls short.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The challenge usually kicks off in mid-January, about a week after the students come back from winter break.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Most pitches will be installed in May, weeks before the start of the tournament, which kicks off June 11.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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