in-kind

adjective

ˈin-ˈkīnd How to pronounce in-kind (audio)
: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money
in-kind relief for the poor

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In campaign reports filed Friday, the Maryland Democratic Senate Caucus Committee reported $488,399 of in-kind contributions to Henson’s campaign in just the past two months. — William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026 Neither of the companies donated directly to the Republican Party of Florida this cycle, nor did Duart, Vidal-Duart or their companies, apart from an in-kind or non-monetary donation from CDR Maguire worth $3,200. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 The North Carolina Democratic Party made in-kind donations as well. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Bilal says the financing plan draws on grants and funds, equity and in-kind support, alongside co-producers bringing hard and soft money. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-kind

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-kind was in 1973

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in-kind

adjective
1
a
: made in a form other than money
an in-kind contribution to a political campaign
b
: made without conversion (as of assets) into money
an in-kind distribution of assets
2
: made in a form or amount equivalent to another
an in-kind payment to substitute for meals
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