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kicks in

VERB

contribute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ante up donate pony up

WEAK

chip in commit dish out dole out fork over furnish give hand out hand over pitch in provide

Example Sentences

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The plot’s “The Postman Always Rings Twice” vibe kicks in when Powell’s insurance work connects him with a model played by husky-voiced Lizabeth Scott in perhaps her best part.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

SpaceX's blockbuster IPO filing included some out of this world details, including a provision that founder Elon Musk's massive bonus only kicks in if one million humans settle on Mars.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Google will supply the equipment and software while Blackstone kicks in $5 billion in equity capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

They also pledge that the level at which the higher rate kicks in will be increased to £50,270, matching the UK tax system.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A voice-over kicks in atop footage of the girl doing perfectly normal human things, like, walking and eating.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy