1
as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television
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2
as in to kill time
to spend time doing nothing
a good resort for people who want to kick back and watch others exercise strenuously
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as in rebate
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as in payoff
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Recent Examples of kick back
Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But, what Baker-Carper accepted, the state Supreme Court rejected and kicked back to Baker-Carper for another disciplinary hearing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Bernhard Warner, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The contracts were inflated to account for the cost of the bribes and kickbacks paid by Dantzler and Hu, the indictment alleges.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Time to kick back and relax, or get that list of chores done.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But, what Baker-Carper accepted, the state Supreme Court rejected and kicked back to Baker-Carper for another disciplinary hearing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
That could create an open season for kickbacks — a price no business wants to pay.
—Bernhard Warner, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The contracts were inflated to account for the cost of the bribes and kickbacks paid by Dantzler and Hu, the indictment alleges.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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Get ready to sit back and relax for a while when Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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On the next inhale, think about relaxing your pelvic floor.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu offered her condolences to a knife-wielding man who was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Saturday, which sparked backlash on social media.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The film has been receiving serious backlash online in the form of analytical essays and social-media posts, but Johanne is different.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Regional powerhouse Sao Paulo City and State and Rio de Janeiro offer rebate for shoots’ expenditure in their territories.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even if rebates didn’t exist or disappear, there are additional financial, safety and wellness benefits to making the switch.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Income continuity delivers the real payoff, as the virtual format means no operational downtime.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pausing to notice the beauty requires only a simple shift, and the payoff is a more positive mood.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Parton wrote Monday on Instagram that Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Technology Stack Enabling Change Modern checkout systems rest on sophisticated technology infrastructure that enables unprecedented customization and flexibility.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Making the choice to be social is especially difficult at the end of an exhausting day when your impulse may be to veg out on the couch.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Plus: What better way for locals to veg out during a stressful election season than with some grade-A on-screen drama?—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
19 Sep. 2024
Noun
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What was the public’s reaction to the Notorious B.I.G.’s death?—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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But, when a second death beset Lilian’s life, Dr. Fenton’s reaction took her by surprise.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The magazine will mark the milestone with an event on Thursday at Union de la Jeunesse Internationale, kicking off a three-week-long residence at the experimental cultural center located in the former flagship of the now-defunct French discount clothing chain Tati.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Regional grocery chains and discount retailers may also step up their competitive efforts, particularly in markets where Kroger has a strong presence.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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