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
Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 May 2025
Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer and gives us a little extra time to kick back with a book.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
The difference in this case is that the kickbacks went to the same people tasked with organizing, overseeing and shaping the rules for the tournaments, as opposed to an independent entity.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
And this chaise lounge will be the ultimate spot to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun in style.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 May 2025
Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer and gives us a little extra time to kick back with a book.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
Listen to this article Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty Monday to federal corruption charges tied to a $7,000 kickback scheme carried out at City Hall.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
The difference in this case is that the kickbacks went to the same people tasked with organizing, overseeing and shaping the rules for the tournaments, as opposed to an independent entity.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Tusk had promised to relax both bans, but they are supported by some of the more socially conservative lawmakers propping up his government, and the threat of a presidential veto likely renders any efforts at persuasion futile.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Musk responded to the backlash the following month during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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After trading away star guard Luka Doncic, Dallas received all sorts of backlash.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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On the national level, Mexico offers a 16% VAT rebate for international productions.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Now in theaters, Final Reckoning’s budget is $400 million after subtracting tens of millions of dollars in tax incentives and rebates from the various countries included on its globe-trotting shooting schedule.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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The longer-term payoffs have proven even more valuable.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The payoff is much appreciated as UNC and others brace for this new era of college athletics stemming from the House v. NCAA settlement.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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In the first chapter, blue morning light rests over waves crashing against a shoreline, and off into the distance, Yates rides a jet ski, almost comically unbothered by the chop of the sea.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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Airmen laid to rest More than 200 people honored Darrigan on Saturday in Wappingers Falls, some waving flags from the sidewalk during the procession to the church, others saluting him at a graveside ceremony under cloudy skies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2025
Verb
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And while humans tend to veg out on the couch, canines typically only watch for short periods.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Imagine the pressure of having to constantly see around the proverbial corner, while knowing full well the brutal market reaction that awaits after the inevitable mistake.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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There may be questions about temperament given his bans for reactions against Ipswich Town and Bournemouth, and his work off the ball at Wolves left some staff wanting more.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Despite deep discounts, consumer interest in electrification remains — to put it mildly — tepid at best.—
Ashley Nunes,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
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Our favorite finds are up to 80 percent off this weekend; act fast to score these picks while discounts last.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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