in-kind

adjective

ˈin-ˈkīnd

: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money

in-kind relief for the poor

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The exit term loan is paid-in-kind and therefore there are no cash payments due for the first two years post-emergence from the bankruptcy. — David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Alson-Milkman said five of the postcarding events were held at the market’s public dining area, so no payment or in-kind donation was needed. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Domínguez did not have any contributions at the time, but has since reported a large haul of in-kind donations from CTU. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Through a new partnership with Cine Chromatix, the winning project presented in the Co-Production Pitch Selection will receive an in-kind post-production award worth €25,000 ($30,000) for colour grading services. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-kind

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1973, in the meaning defined above

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in-kind

adjective

: made in a form other than money

an in-kind contribution to a political campaign

: made without conversion (as of assets) into money

an in-kind distribution of assets

: made in a form or amount equivalent to another

an in-kind payment to substitute for meals

in-kind

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