1
as in resting
to refrain from labor or exertion
I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television
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2
as in hanging (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing
a good resort for people who want to kick back and watch others exercise strenuously
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Recent Examples of kicking back
Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Instead of kicking back, most workers are delaying their flight from the nest thanks to an affordability crisis pinching the wallets of everyday Americans.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
There’s something about just kicking back at home, watching the matches with loved ones, and pulling out some games that center on sports.
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Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
10 June 2026
Madix also loves kicking back at the day clubs, with her top picks encompassing a range of experiences.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
The game will kick off the Labor Day weekend slate, which is probably a good thing for those of you trying to get the game out of the way before kicking back the rest of the weekend.
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Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
The first half of the event includes activities that participants rotate through then make a splash in the pool or spend time kicking back, listening to music or completing an art project.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Spend your mornings kicking back on Biloxi Beach or Long Beach, perhaps flying a kite and enjoying a picnic lunch.
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Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Sometimes there’s no better way to spend a spring day than kicking back on your porch—or deck, or patio, or stoop—and simply taking it all in, perhaps even with a refreshing beverage in hand.
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Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Instead of kicking back, most workers are delaying their flight from the nest thanks to an affordability crisis pinching the wallets of everyday Americans.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
There’s something about just kicking back at home, watching the matches with loved ones, and pulling out some games that center on sports.
—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
10 June 2026
Madix also loves kicking back at the day clubs, with her top picks encompassing a range of experiences.
—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
The game will kick off the Labor Day weekend slate, which is probably a good thing for those of you trying to get the game out of the way before kicking back the rest of the weekend.
—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
The first half of the event includes activities that participants rotate through then make a splash in the pool or spend time kicking back, listening to music or completing an art project.
—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Spend your mornings kicking back on Biloxi Beach or Long Beach, perhaps flying a kite and enjoying a picnic lunch.
—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Sometimes there’s no better way to spend a spring day than kicking back on your porch—or deck, or patio, or stoop—and simply taking it all in, perhaps even with a refreshing beverage in hand.
—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking back
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Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.
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On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder.
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President James Garfield’s assassin, Charles Guiteau, died by hanging about five months after he was convicted of murder.
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In 2019, city employees began hanging about 500 trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets in the trees on Main Street every October.
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Iguanas are everywhere, relaxing around and even inside the pools—a further stamp of approval from nature itself.
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But Wright was relaxing in a hammock when those words came to him; Thomson, in the stiff upholstery of the multiplex, is worse off.
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Some of the finer moments for Nemes in the studio were during rehearsals, when the band was just kicking around ideas and jamming.
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All told, it’s been a pretty spectacular and drama-free rollout for an idea that had been kicking around Hollywood for over 15 years.
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But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
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As noted in archive news reports, Chicagoans weren't basking in air conditioning during the heat wave in 1955.
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Unlike during recovery months when high-intensity skiing and snowboarding take precedence, the remainder of the year is much more focused on lounging, pampering and connecting with other guests.
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An old recording studio, still adorned with a grand piano, now exists more as a lounging space.
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Great for running errands, chilling on the couch, or curling up on a redeye flight, this sporty set can do it all.
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The good news is that many of these risks are preventable with simple habits like cleaning, separating raw foods, cooking thoroughly, and chilling foods promptly.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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“Kicking back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20back. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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