kicks in

present tense third-person singular of kick in

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks in
Verb
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, heat waves lead to a negative productivity shock that contributes to lower output.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • For example, what happens if a witch dies midtrial?
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Cut back plants in fall, or earlier if the plant dies back from heat, to reduce leaf miner populations.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Blame also falls on billionaire investor Edward Lampert.
    David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Kicks in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20in. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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