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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
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2024
Season 2 kicked off with two Christmas episodes in Dec. 2021; the third episode is set to kick back off the season in early 2025.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
The real estate developer, Christopher Hildebrandt, showed the email in 2019 to other township officials to say Weidman opposed a second land deal because Hildebrandt had refused to pay kickbacks to him in 2011.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Expect to see Taylor Swift in Kelce's suite at least one more time before the Eras Tour kicks back up in Miami on October 18.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2024
Season 2 kicked off with two Christmas episodes in Dec. 2021; the third episode is set to kick back off the season in early 2025.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
Two of the most influential factions in the LDP have been accused of failing to properly declare their income and expenditure and, in some instances, allegedly rerouting political funds to lawmakers as kickbacks.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
The real estate developer, Christopher Hildebrandt, showed the email in 2019 to other township officials to say Weidman opposed a second land deal because Hildebrandt had refused to pay kickbacks to him in 2011.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
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Summer days in the high mountains cede to relaxing evenings on the casual confines of Main Street.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Others will be happy to kick back, relax and sleep in.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Fear of further controversy or a backlash from pro-Israeli supporters appears to have scared off U.S. distributors.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Trump supporter's comments met with significant backlash.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Under the Medicaid rebate program, manufacturers who want their drugs covered must rebate at least 23.1% of the average manufacturer price to the government.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This authenticity was only feasible because of Iceland’s rebates and professional crews.Stuart Miller, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Total loans decreased by $18.5 million, or 2.2%, as of September 30, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023, primarily due to payoffs in construction loans.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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California’s scarce public funds might be better spent creating more residencies rather than opening new medical schools, the payoff for which may not be seen for years.Sally C. Pipes, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the meantime, Queen Camilla is resting privately at home under the care of her doctors.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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An employee who is secure in their place in the organization can rest assured that they will not be demoralized by someone else swooping in and undermining their decisions or undercutting their authority.Joe Altieri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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Read more about the reaction among current and former Justice Department officials.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hilariously, Bynum had his head in his iPhone after the game, basking in the reaction to his latest viral moment on social media.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Nov. 2024
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Right now, Best Buy has a really nice discount on a portable that boasts some smart design choices and a nice big screen, perfect for working on complicated spreadsheets on the go.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Veterans Day: On Veterans Day, many restaurants will offer discounts or free food to those who actively served and retired from the military and first responders.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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