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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
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.
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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
No investment, then mercenary mode kicks in for many pros.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, high-deductible insurance plans have become more common, requiring patients to pay thousands of dollars before coverage fully kicks in.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
This is where the copium kicks in.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service says drought conditions should improve in June, once the rainy season kicks in.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
When that already-muddy path to fulfillment sees our brash heroine grappling with blackmail, her resilience kicks in with a scene-stealing spirit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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
No investment, then mercenary mode kicks in for many pros.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, high-deductible insurance plans have become more common, requiring patients to pay thousands of dollars before coverage fully kicks in.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
This is where the copium kicks in.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service says drought conditions should improve in June, once the rainy season kicks in.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
When that already-muddy path to fulfillment sees our brash heroine grappling with blackmail, her resilience kicks in with a scene-stealing spirit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
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Over time, this kind of structure often contributes to anxiety and low mood, especially when independence begins to shrink.—
Ana Jarzin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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One way apparel consumers can do just that is by eschewing apparel which contributes to microplastic pollution and instead embrace clothing made with natural fibers like cotton.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Domestic violence suspect crashes, dies while fleeing police A man suspected in a domestic violence incident Friday morning in Plymouth led police on a brief chase on Route 3 before ultimately crashing his car into another vehicle and dying.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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When a patient dies from a preventable error, the doctors and nurses go home.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence, though, is widely regarded as a top-five player at his position, whereas Greenard falls around 15th among edge rushers in most meaningful metrics.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 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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Five soccer matches are expected to be played in the capital city when the global tournament kicks off in July.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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