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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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Another cool thing about this is the way the staff kicked in too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Although luxury spending as a percentage of overall U.S. discretionary outlays is currently relatively low, it’s a sign that households retained some purchasing power—even as higher gas prices kicked in.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

They kicked in early this year when fear of a “SaaSpocalypse” swept debt markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"The nerves kicked in over the eight-inch putt on the last, the hole looked really small," said Young, who shot a four-under-par 68 to win his second PGA Tour title on 13 under.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Moss’s body wouldn’t move at first, but when he saw the reporters scurrying in his direction, his instinct kicked in.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro