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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
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Celebrities kicked back and sipped on bubbly from Moët & Chandon, perused through Robb Report‘s curated high-end gift bag, and laughed at each other’s expense as they were roasted by host and comedian Nikki Glaser.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Shayla Colon, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Their fee would be a fraction of what the Ham Fighters got for Ohtani, raising concern about the potential for kickbacks.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Or just kick back and enjoy the warmth on a cold evening.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Celebrities kicked back and sipped on bubbly from Moët & Chandon, perused through Robb Report‘s curated high-end gift bag, and laughed at each other’s expense as they were roasted by host and comedian Nikki Glaser.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
The scheme came to the authorities’ attention when about half a billion dollars went missing, and investigators said that it had been spent on bribes and kickbacks to former bankers and foreign officials.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Their fee would be a fraction of what the Ham Fighters got for Ohtani, raising concern about the potential for kickbacks.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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Thailand has also relaxed visa policies to attract visitors.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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Having uploaded a handful of videos showing the dog and cat relaxing and getting ready for walks, a recent clip shared on January 26 proved particularly popular, racking up almost 25,000 likes.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Organizations that fail to develop AI governance and leadership now will face regulatory backlash, workforce resistance, competitive decline, and catastrophic operational failures.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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This move is emblematic of the broader backlash against DEI initiatives in the U.S. from the conservative movement that has actively been seeking to dismantle programs aimed at promoting racial and gender equity, for quite some time.—
Sheilla Mamona,
refinery29.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Two key areas stick out from the rest: Diplomatic: Additional Influence gains and Influence cost rebates Science: Additional Science gains from various sources For more insights on the game, read our interview with the Civilization 7 developers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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But new research has more details on who is more likely to stay on the pricey drugs, which cost roughly $1,000 per month before insurance and other rebates.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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The result is a silky application with just the right amount of pigment payoff.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Naturally, access to the falls entails quite the hike—between 13.2 to 15.6 miles round trip—but the payoff is wild: a 40-foot waterfall cascading to the beach below.—
Katie Kiefner,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Today, Florida is sliding into secrecy at an alarming pace, and the blame rests squarely with Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state agencies following his lead.—
Bobby Block,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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This break does come at a perfect time for the Blackhawks to have Jason Dickinson rest his ankle injury and potentially have him back after only missing a handful of actual games.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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And not just the boos, but the reactions to the boos.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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YouTube also is testing a new feature called Watch With, which lets creators provide live commentary and real-time reactions to games and events.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Every Economic Legacy Point earned earlier in the game will provide a discount.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Last year, Metropolis reported providing more than $20,000 in discounts for its downtown program.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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