kick back 1 of 2

verb

Definition of kick backnext
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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kickback

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noun

1
as in backlash

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as in rebate

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3
as in payoff

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Recent Examples of kick back
Verb
Surf, sail and pick up padel For every traveler who wants to kick back and relax on their vacation, there’s another who refuses to sit still. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026 Downstairs, a dedicated lounge features a multi-screen entertainment setup, creating the perfect spot for game days, movie nights or simply kicking back with family and friends. — Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
Next, still standing on the left foot and squeezing the ball, drive your right heel straight back for a kickback. — Mallory Creveling, Health, 9 July 2026 Kashou and others allegedly received kickback payments from the lab owners using Medicare reimbursements, prosecutors said. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kick back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
  1. relax
  2. veg out
  3. backlash
  4. rebate
  5. payoff
  6. rest
  7. hang about
  8. reaction
Verb
  • The third, Surrender, is a massage performed in water, in which the buoyancy and warmth allow the body to completely relax and let go.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Because of the data center being built in his backyard, Butters’ television loses power constantly, leaving him unable to relax and watch his beloved videos.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • This is really a spot to escape for the weekend with your boo, or a couple of close friends who just want to veg out and drink and enjoy the scenery.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Just take care of your[self], and veg out.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of veg out
Noun
  • The Chicago native — who in recent years has faced backlash over his antisemitic remarks — removed his mask and continued to perform with seemingly more ferocity than his own recent headlining concerts.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The probe comes as Washington grapples with how to deal with AI and data center development, as public backlash has become increasingly intense heading into the 2026 midterm election.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of backlash
Noun
  • The film received the location attraction tax rebate offered by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and administered by the Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO).
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That California hasn’t voted a real tax rebate to keep production here is insane.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rebate
Noun
  • For Target, the payoff extends beyond a smoother customer experience.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The payoff is that bulky, awkward items like pot lids and foil boxes stop monopolizing a shelf and become easy to grab.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of payoff
Verb
  • For the couple, the biggest issue with the house, which rests on a 10,500-square-foot street-to-street lot, was that many rooms in the 2,000-square-foot home didn’t take advantage of the breathtaking views.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There’s been significant opposition to the deal from the start, but also tremendous pressure on Bonta to put the case to rest as Ellison threatened to move the studio out of California.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of rest
Verb
  • President James Garfield’s assassin, Charles Guiteau, died by hanging about five months after he was convicted of murder.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • On Monday, May 18, a 7%-illuminated crescent will hang about two degrees from Venus, with Jupiter about 20 degrees above.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Definition of hang about
Noun
  • Mercury in Scorpio squares Mars in Leo, making opinions stronger, reactions quicker, and certain conversations easier to escalate than intended.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • When the American Academy of Pediatrics published obesity management guidelines including recommendations about GLP-1s in 2023, the public reaction was intense.
    — Babak J. Orandi, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaction

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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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