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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
Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are expected to kick back into warmer spring weather Sunday.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The feel of heaving the Mini’s wheel through tight corners, occasionally fighting kickback from the wide tires, gives way to a newfound finesse.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Verb
That’s because if a patient can’t pay or an insurer kicks back a claim, a small practice in a rural area can be on the hook for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are expected to kick back into warmer spring weather Sunday.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
The move came amid allegations of fraudulent activity and allegations of kickback schemes in the program.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The feel of heaving the Mini’s wheel through tight corners, occasionally fighting kickback from the wide tires, gives way to a newfound finesse.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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To do that, architects opened up the space, creating wide walkways and varied seating options with a mix of high-top, standard tables and six-person booths, to encourage service members to hang out and relax after they’re done eating.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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So relax, and go worry about that $39 trillion national debt instead.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ticket headaches have added to a controversial run-up to the Games for LA28, which also faced backlash after chairman Casey Wasserman was mentioned in the Epstein files released in February.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thursday’s protesters urged the mayor and chancellor to pump the breaks on AI in the classroom, citing broader backlash against technology in schools.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Republicans have called the Democratic governor’s proposal a political stunt, noting the rebate would be delivered days before voters must decide whether to reelect Lamont to a third term.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Late last year, Germany bolstered its federal incentive program, bumping its cash rebate to 30% from its previous 20% to 25% level, and increased its overall annual cap to about $293 million, up from about $156 million.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Now the question of whether there will be a payoff, putting Powell in an all-too-familiar position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Krishna makes the case for why CEOs need to place bold bets, even when the payoff won’t be quick.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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And the profession’s appeal rests on a tension that The Pitt doesn’t shy away from.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The optics surrounding Denver’s decision to rest all five starters Friday and four of them Sunday were suspicious.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
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San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Maywood community’s reaction to the loss of Company B began out of grief and frustration over a lack of information.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Castro submitted a series of ideas during this week’s commission meeting to lessen the impact, including offering a 30% senior resident discount and formalizing an agreement with the three associations to set aside certain tee times for their members.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Browse the retailer’s fashion storefront for more discounts and bargains.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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