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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
Bar One Lounge , Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
Die, and you’re kicked back to the start for another go.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Memes thrive on this sort of subversion, so there’s an argument to be made that the mocking reaction, the creating of jokes around Adrien Brody’s win, is a kickback against his own behavior and public image.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Mini cocktails are also available for that kick back to work.
—Bar One Lounge , Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
Die, and you’re kicked back to the start for another go.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
The organization hosting the tournament usually receives a kickback from the hotel booking revenue, and sometimes a third-party company that coordinates with the hotels also takes a cut.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Memes thrive on this sort of subversion, so there’s an argument to be made that the mocking reaction, the creating of jokes around Adrien Brody’s win, is a kickback against his own behavior and public image.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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One reason for this is that estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that allows vessels to relax and maintain healthy blood flow.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Those restrictions were relaxed after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Mavericks could have seen the backlash coming.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Bauer said the two new services generating the most backlash have been adding bulky trash pickup and shifting from every-other-week pickup of blue recycling bins to every-week pickup.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Filers who never got the 2021 stimulus payment of up to $1,400 could claim the recovery rebate credit on that year’s return.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Xcel Energy said the project qualifies for its new construction rebates, which pays $20,000 to $25,000 per house for installation and other costs if certain requirements are met.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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For executive teams willing to embrace them, the payoff is clear: more time to focus on high-level strategy, decisions informed by comprehensive data and a competitive edge sharpened by broad and deep insights.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Thus, the payoff for a 5% decline over approximately one month is more attractive than a 5% increase.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pope, 88, left the hospital on March 23 following a 38-day stay and has been advised to rest, with King Charles and Queen Camilla sending him their best wishes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Apr. 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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China is also heavily focused on the domestic reaction to the tariffs, with social media users this week widely reposting an April 7 editorial in the official People’s Daily warning against panic.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Woods' reaction was something to behold, as the fans went wild, still in disbelief.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Shoppers are expected to spend around $23.6 billion this year, compared with $22.4 billion estimated last year, the trade body's survey showed, with discount stores once again poised to be the top destination for Easter shopping.—
Juveria Tabassum,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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These incredible discounts are only available for a limited time, so don't miss out on this opportunity to upgrade your software at a fraction of the original cost.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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