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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
That's when the cool quotient kicks in.
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
There are currently four vacant seats on the court, but they cannot be filled, because the government has retained a veto until the new law kicks in, after the elections.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The prolific showrunner signed a megadeal with NBCUniversal last year that covers both film and TV projects; the film portion of the agreement kicks in this year, while Sheridan’s TV output will remain with Paramount through 2028.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
And then the diegetic sound fades out, the non-diegetic score kicks in, and the scene abruptly shifts away from Everett’s forever-unknown number.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
This is the amount households generally must pay out of pocket before their insurance kicks in and starts to cover medical costs.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2026
They are often lured in by introductory rates only to be surprised when the long-term pricing kicks in later and doesn’t fit their budget.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Head coach Kris Knoblauch, who would receive a three-year extension in October (the contract kicks in this fall), built his coaching staff around incumbent Mark Stuart and new hires Paul McFarland, Peter Aubry and Conor Allen.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Many medical providers say that aggressive collections stem from the growing prevalence of high-deductible health plans that leave patients with thousands of dollars of bills before their coverage kicks in.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
There are currently four vacant seats on the court, but they cannot be filled, because the government has retained a veto until the new law kicks in, after the elections.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The prolific showrunner signed a megadeal with NBCUniversal last year that covers both film and TV projects; the film portion of the agreement kicks in this year, while Sheridan’s TV output will remain with Paramount through 2028.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
And then the diegetic sound fades out, the non-diegetic score kicks in, and the scene abruptly shifts away from Everett’s forever-unknown number.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
This is the amount households generally must pay out of pocket before their insurance kicks in and starts to cover medical costs.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2026
They are often lured in by introductory rates only to be surprised when the long-term pricing kicks in later and doesn’t fit their budget.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Head coach Kris Knoblauch, who would receive a three-year extension in October (the contract kicks in this fall), built his coaching staff around incumbent Mark Stuart and new hires Paul McFarland, Peter Aubry and Conor Allen.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Many medical providers say that aggressive collections stem from the growing prevalence of high-deductible health plans that leave patients with thousands of dollars of bills before their coverage kicks in.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
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It's also designed to cradle and lock the heel in place, which contributes to a secure fit that prevents your feet from slipping out of the shoe mid-step.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Potatoes in garden soil produce the best yield, and having more space to grow contributes to that.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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Here’s what experts say ‘Survivor’s penalty’ can affect retirees after a spouse dies.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Death Doesn’t Cancel Income Tax Obligations or Debts One common misconception is that tax problems disappear when someone dies.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Depending on your height, this dress’s hemline falls anywhere between the lower thigh and below the knee.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Chevrolet and Honda provide one of the race’s defining rivalries, but by the time the green flag falls, a driver’s starting position may matter even more than the badge on the engine cover.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The Kinn Studio x Prince Tennis partnership kicks off with the now-available French Open drop.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Kansas City’s first World Cup match kicks off June 16, 2026, and the city will host six games in total.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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