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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 led the Browns to trust Szmyt, who’d first joined the roster via the practice squad last December and made his kicks in the preseason.
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Here is where strategic leadership kicks in.
—Arthur Azizov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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
Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Here is where strategic leadership kicks in.
—Arthur Azizov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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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As a result, many home gardeners have soil that is depleted in organic matter, which is the source of many essential nutrients and contributes to soil structure and drainage.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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This research contributes to the ongoing effort to identify the specific problems where quantum computers can offer a distinct advantage over classical ones.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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If the lipids oxidize after the plant dies, much of the benefit could vanish.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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When a member of Congress dies, flags are lowered on the day of death and the following day.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 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 announcement comes just as the group is about to hit the road again, with an American tour that kicks off September 10 in Chicago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 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
Verb
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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 14 Sep. 2025.
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