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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
Joni Sweet, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Not all of us seek the heart-stopping excitement of steep waterslides; some of us find true joy from kicking back and floating peacefully down a lazy river.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
In exchange, Menendez protected the halal meat certification monopoly of one of the businessmen, Wael Hana, in exchange for lucrative kickbacks, and intervened in separate criminal cases involving the other two men, Jose Uribe and Fred Daibes.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Learn to Make Cocktails in a Speakeasy After cycling the Going-to-the-Sun Road or hiking the Highline Trail, there’s nothing better than kicking back and reliving your adventures in Glacier National Park over a great drink—or better yet, learning how to make one yourself.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Not all of us seek the heart-stopping excitement of steep waterslides; some of us find true joy from kicking back and floating peacefully down a lazy river.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing criticism as Republicans question her net worth and the possibility of some lawmakers getting kickbacks from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
In exchange, Menendez protected the halal meat certification monopoly of one of the businessmen, Wael Hana, in exchange for lucrative kickbacks, and intervened in separate criminal cases involving the other two men, Jose Uribe and Fred Daibes.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
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But when Steven and Robin stop by Eileen’s house after returning from a relaxing cruise, their lives will never be the same.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Or Martha’s Vineyard to relax around the shores with their families.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
22 May 2025
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But those same programs, especially in the months since President Trump returned to the White House, have faced increasing backlash, underlined by recent executive orders eliminating federal diversity programs.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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Sharing her story online, however, came with both support and backlash.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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For example, a revenue management tool might alert a pharmaceutical manufacturer to a contract pricing structure that exceeds Medicaid rebate rules before the contract is signed.—
Suresh Kannan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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PBMs act as middlemen, negotiating drug rebates on behalf of insurers, managing lists of drugs covered by health plans and reimbursing pharmacies for prescriptions.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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The longer-term payoffs have proven even more valuable.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The payoff is much appreciated as UNC and others brace for this new era of college athletics stemming from the House v. NCAA settlement.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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In the first chapter, blue morning light rests over waves crashing against a shoreline, and off into the distance, Yates rides a jet ski, almost comically unbothered by the chop of the sea.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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Airmen laid to rest More than 200 people honored Darrigan on Saturday in Wappingers Falls, some waving flags from the sidewalk during the procession to the church, others saluting him at a graveside ceremony under cloudy skies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2025
Verb
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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
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Imagine the pressure of having to constantly see around the proverbial corner, while knowing full well the brutal market reaction that awaits after the inevitable mistake.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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There may be questions about temperament given his bans for reactions against Ipswich Town and Bournemouth, and his work off the ball at Wolves left some staff wanting more.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The retail price for an unlocked model is steep, but a $300 discount makes that much more manageable.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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The long holiday weekend may be wrapping up, but there are still tons of incredible discounts on the internet.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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