kicked 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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Pulte kicked in the final $22 million, according to a story told by Mark Pulte.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

It acted as a safety net and kicked in straight away when his heart was in trouble, allowing him to recover much more quickly.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Even though the Fifth Amendment ultimately kicked in and did its job, the government ruined lives in the process.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

But instinct kicked in swiftly, and many of the journalists in the crowd of 2,600 people were using their phones to capture video.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

His mind detached from his body as instinct took over, as a memory kicked in.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray