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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
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
This has a similar curved design, and the chenille-like fabric lends this a coziness for kicking back and curling up.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Northstar and Watson have battled kickback allegations from Amazon as well as the SEC claims.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Cher’s adult son Elijah Blue Allman busted into a New Hampshire home over the weekend, and then kicked back on the couch with a cigarette, police said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
This has a similar curved design, and the chenille-like fabric lends this a coziness for kicking back and curling up.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Clase allegedly began to request and receive bribes and kickback payments for agreeing to throw the specific pitches in April, according to the indictment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Northstar and Watson have battled kickback allegations from Amazon as well as the SEC claims.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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The agency waived age limits for new recruits, relaxed its vetting process, and decreased the training period for incoming officers.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Also, a mule has the rare quality of looking very polished and relaxed at the same time.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There was backlash online to the clip, as some fans felt the team shouldn’t mislead anyone willing to show up and watch the 17-59 team.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s why a grassroots backlash to Big Tech is growing.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Before planting, Smee and his husband applied for a turf removal rebate from Glendale Water and Power, which gives homeowners $3 per square foot for replacing turf with drought-tolerant and native plants and for installing irrigation and a rainwater capture system.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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State officials are also discussing possible rebate checks for taxpayers to help blunt high energy costs.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The point is the flattering below-shoulder length—and the aesthetic payoff with minimal maintenance.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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The executors have responded by arguing that the application of their expertise to other productions about the singer has already provided a huge payoff to the estate.—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After beating Atlanta last Friday without Jaylen Brown and Charlotte on Sunday without Brown and Derrick White, Boston flopped in a rematch with the Hawks, losing 112-102 without a crew of contributors headlined by a resting Jayson Tatum.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The project has dragged on for four years, and Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder of a farmworker advocacy group called ALAS, said the problem at 555 Kelly rests at the local level.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Hamilton says severe sleep deprivation can be comparable to driving under the influence, affecting your accuracy and reaction time.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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John Mellencamp’s Icon Award performance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, March 26, sparked a split reaction, with younger audience members appearing unfamiliar with his hits while longtime fans got emotional.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Your total discount will vary depending on the resort hotel you book and your exact vacation dates, so be sure to reference Disney's website for more details.—
Carly Neil,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Geico's new vehicle discount of 15% is available for cars less than three years old, which can help make insurance more affordable after a big purchase.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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