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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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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
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Barring another intervention, those tariffs will kick back in next month, as well as additional tariffs on agricultural products that Trump announced earlier.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 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
Where once every film was a smash, recent projects like Captain America: Brave New World and The Marvels have been more hit or miss, though a franchise reboot with The Fantastic Four later this year has Disney execs hoping that the MCU flywheel can kick back into action.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Barring another intervention, those tariffs will kick back in next month, as well as additional tariffs on agricultural products that Trump announced earlier.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 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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The slow ride across is relaxing and often yields dolphin sightings.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Patients can also learn to perform self-trigger point release at home using their own fingers, a partner, a pelvic wand or vaginal dilators to help relax the internal muscles.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its removal sparked years of backlash, petitions, and pleas for its return.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The boycott also follows weeks of mounting global backlash against companies like Tesla, led by billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk, who has publicly aligned himself with far-right parties in Europe and taken an increasingly active role in the Trump administration.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Canada freezes rebate payments on Teslas, according to reports 05:32 Beyond the impact on the auto sector, investors have been rattled by President Trump's protectionist trade policies.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Aimed at large-scale international film and TV projects, the scheme offers a cash rebate of up to 50% of the costs incurred during production and post-production in Japan.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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For executive teams willing to embrace them, the payoff is clear: more time to focus on high-level strategy, decisions informed by comprehensive data and a competitive edge sharpened by broad and deep insights.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Thus, the payoff for a 5% decline over approximately one month is more attractive than a 5% increase.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mayor rests on bench at police station after DUI arrest She was later escorted out of the police station to an ambulance.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The straps: Your straps should rest comfortably on your shoulders without slipping off or digging in.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
28 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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With vasomotor rhinitis, the body still has a strong reaction and symptoms, but the immune system is not triggered.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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While sharing memories of his experiences across his filmography, Fassbender recalls that his horse had a stimulating reaction to his presence.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Before there were resale sites, discount retailers or Black Friday to nab affordable jeans, there was Lot 201, a budget-friendly version of Levi’s 501 pants.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
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The discount retailer, based in Pennsylvania, is opening its third area store in the metro in a former Independence Big Lots at 4201 S. Noland Road.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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