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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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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
Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
The two-piece set has a casual V-neck top and wide-leg pants, showcasing a forgiving elastic waistband that's perfectly stretchy for kicking back in a plane seat or cabin lounge.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The funding scandal involved millions of dollars in undocumented political funds, and lawmakers allegedly lining their own pockets with kickbacks or failing to properly declare their income.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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Rain should kick back up Tuesday night with a 100% chance of precipitation and a low of 51.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
The two-piece set has a casual V-neck top and wide-leg pants, showcasing a forgiving elastic waistband that's perfectly stretchy for kicking back in a plane seat or cabin lounge.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Conahan was jailed alongside fellow Democrat judge Mark Ciavarella for sending thousands of children to privately run juvenile centers with disproportionate sentences in exchange for millions of dollars in kickbacks.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The funding scandal involved millions of dollars in undocumented political funds, and lawmakers allegedly lining their own pockets with kickbacks or failing to properly declare their income.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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These spaces can also serve as areas for decompression during high-stress periods or simply as a quiet place to relax.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden faced considerable backlash from his own base for continuing to send weapons to Israel, with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and a small number of Democrats leading multiple attempts to block such sales in November.ADAM TAYLOR THE WASHINGTON POST, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Transparency builds trust with employees, stakeholders and customers, fostering loyalty and mitigating potential backlash.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes a higher price means there's more room for the drugmaker to negotiate a big discount or rebate with health plans.Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Pharmacy managers often demand rebates from drug companies in exchange for placement on health insurance formularies − the list of drugs an insurer will cover.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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That simplification and ready availability is really the payoff for Alto, says Coleman, even if the actual cost of using L-Charge’s service does not represent a savings over buying power from the grid.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Portia's character gets a handsome payoff, literally, when she's accidentally embroiled in a murder plot.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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How balanced did my time feel between work, family time, social commitments, and rest?Angela Haupt, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
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Head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters on Wednesday that the team will be resting several key players in their season finale against the New York Giants — Barkley's former team.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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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
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This isn't only a place to veg out, though.Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
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Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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To make these reactions happen, fusion energy infrastructure will need to endure these extreme conditions.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, Woot stands out with its unique model of fleeting deals and substantial discounts.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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The company’s stock is trading at $30.00 per share and the company uses its $300 million of cash to buy back 10 million shares of stock at this $30.00 price, which is a discount to its initial per share intrinsic value (i.e. $30.00 < $40.00).Richard Mansouri, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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