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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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As soon as enough votes were counted to officially knock Tom Steyer out of the California governor’s race, the anti-billionaire schadenfreude kicked in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

U.K. inflation cooled more than expected in April as government measures to reduce household energy bills that were announced last year kicked in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The fine collection system kicked in on Monday in Shibuya Ward, a commercial and entertainment centre that is home to the famed Shibuya Crossing.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The sprinkler system kicked in overhead, providing only limited relief, soaking the both of them but doing little to disperse the smoke.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny