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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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And that is before much of the expected windfall from tariff refunds kicks in.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

A song by Calvin Harris kicks in, the words “LA is worth saving” pop up on screen, and the video concludes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

“Quick sketches, CJ,” Guillermo says to me, and a brand-new set of nerves kicks in.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson