1
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
Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But, what Baker-Carper accepted, the state Supreme Court rejected and kicked back to Baker-Carper for another disciplinary hearing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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
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Verb
Time to kick back and relax, or get that list of chores done.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But, what Baker-Carper accepted, the state Supreme Court rejected and kicked back to Baker-Carper for another disciplinary hearing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
Two men were sentenced to jail this past summer for supplying rotten-smelling meat to the prison system in conjunction with a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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In difficult times, inappropriate optimism can disarm and relax us—and substitute for actions that could actually bring about that sunny imagined future.—
Richard A. Friedman,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is a benefit to both the trapper and the coyote because once in cover, the animal relaxes and doesn’t fight the equipment as much.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu offered her condolences to a knife-wielding man who was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Saturday, which sparked backlash on social media.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The film has been receiving serious backlash online in the form of analytical essays and social-media posts, but Johanne is different.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Regional powerhouse Sao Paulo City and State and Rio de Janeiro offer rebate for shoots’ expenditure in their territories.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even if rebates didn’t exist or disappear, there are additional financial, safety and wellness benefits to making the switch.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While kojic acid isn’t an instant fix, though, the payoff can be well worth the wait.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pausing to notice the beauty requires only a simple shift, and the payoff is a more positive mood.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Parton wrote Monday on Instagram that Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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During deep sleep, your brain rests and replenishes its energy to help with your memory.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 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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What was the public’s reaction to the Notorious B.I.G.’s death?—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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But, when a second death beset Lilian’s life, Dr. Fenton’s reaction took her by surprise.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other names on the list include discount retailer Dollar General and gym chain Planet Fitness .—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some of our top fashion picks rarely go on sale, so don’t miss out on these discounts starting at $34.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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