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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
Toni Sutton, People.com, 8 June 2025
These recliners are ideal for kicking back and relaxing, reading a book, or basking in the sun.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Earlier this month, the New Mexico Supreme Court suspended Chavez’s law license after he was implicated in an FBI investigation of another lawyer who pleaded guilty to paying kickbacks to police officers that referred drunk drivers to him.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Plus, these Adirondack chairs offer a great seat for guests to kick back in front of a roaring fire pit.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 8 June 2025
These recliners are ideal for kicking back and relaxing, reading a book, or basking in the sun.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Noun
Regina Choi, a medical biller from Woodside, New York, who previously worked for Figueroa, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud June 11, 2024, for submitting false and fraudulent claims to the Amtrak health care plan and paying cash kickbacks to Amtrak employees.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Earlier this month, the New Mexico Supreme Court suspended Chavez’s law license after he was implicated in an FBI investigation of another lawyer who pleaded guilty to paying kickbacks to police officers that referred drunk drivers to him.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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Young visitors will enjoy the splash pad and water slide, while guests ages 18 and older are welcome to relax in the quiet adults-only pool and hot tub.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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The 67-foot pool is stunning, and relaxing in the hydro-vitality tub will melt stress away.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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His initial hesitation gave way to public praise for Israel's strikes, but the shift has triggered backlash from some of his most loyal media allies and exposed cracks within his political base.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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For example, one major insurance brand faced backlash following the California wildfires earlier this year.—
Dave Minifie,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The program was popular, with 92% of eligible providers applying for this rebate, McLean said.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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Replace old gas appliances with energy-efficient, all-electric appliances and receive rebates of up to $8,750. Visit https://assisted.svcleanenergy.org/home for information on applying for rebates, navigating electrification resources, viewing a directory of local installers and receiving quotes.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 June 2025
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The payoff is fewer late deliveries, more predictable costs, and, most importantly, happier repeat customers.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Reinhart strips, dips, rips: Panthers lead, 1-0 As Brad Marchand opened the scoring in Game 5 with a fantastic individual effort, Sam Reinhart did the same for the Panthers in Game 6 with a goal that incorporated Marchand’s payoff move on his second Game 5 goal.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Jacob Beam’s Impact on Bourbon Jacob’s success rested on careful craftsmanship.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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As Postecoglou started to rest his typical starters in the league, leaning towards prioritising the Europa League, Tel started featuring more consistently on the wings, improving his performance.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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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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After meetings or conversations, reflect on your reactions, feelings and decisions.—
Nathalie Blais,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The reaction among national Democrats has been noticeably cautious.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
25 June 2025
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The London bourse, on the other hand, has had just four pending or trading IPOs this year, as its valuation discount to the rest of the world discourages firms. London, as a key offshore yuan center, has also worked with China’s central bank to help promote the internationalization of its currency.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Matthews Asia's Mittal foresees some marquee IPOs in India coming in at a 25% to 30% discount to the leading player in their space, unlike last year when many IPOs were priced at a premium.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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