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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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Before last week's round of action, they had the most kicks in play and kicked the most metres in the league.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

Impostor syndrome kicks in, fabrics start tearing, and half-fitted mannequins, under a studio light at 2 a.m., look like they might never be fully dressed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Your deductible, or the amount you pay before insurance kicks in, is the key.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

A low-speed blender hum kicks in and levels off to a high-pitched whine.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera