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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
In addition, shady pergolas, dining tables, and ample seating make the private outdoor areas the perfect spot to kick back by day and stargaze after nightfall. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
Noun
Ross proceeded to spend some of the kickback money to purchase a vehicle for himself and pay for repairs and renovations to his home. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 Two people are accused of allegedly paying kickbacks to families who brought their children in to be diagnosed with autism, regardless of their medical needs. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 21 May 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 players have been relaxed in each other’s company and united behind the mission.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Jessica Alba relaxes in the ocean while vacationing in Porto Ercole, Italy on July 7.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • Just take care of your[self], and veg out.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Definition of veg out
Noun
  • That’s drawn backlash from Democrats who warn of the wholesale disposal of treasured landscapes for commercial gain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Van der Velden says the company is also collaborating with Hollywood directors and producers who have asked not to be identified publicly, fearing backlash.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of backlash
Noun
  • For that, Oklahoma can thank its generous stackable tax incentive system, which allows jurisdictions to provide their own incentives on top of the state’s 20 percent base rebate.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Sales of EVs so far this year are down at least 20% from the first half of 2025, according to Cox, a direct result of the end of the federal rebate last September.
    — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of rebate
Noun
  • But the payoff, Zehnder argues, could be potential cures for our afflictions drawn from the great tree of life.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • Every painting is a model of academic crispness and polish, filled with visual cues and prearranged emotional payoffs.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of payoff
Verb
  • Raynaud, who was an All-Rookie Second Team selection last season, has been added to the roster after joining the team in Las Vegas, but the Kings chose to rest him Thursday.
    — Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • This style is designed to rest on the lip of a mug or teapot but may not be compatible with all cup sizes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 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
  • Builders mixed lime with volcanic ash, setting off mineral reactions that persisted as the concrete aged.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
  • The director went on to compare the early reaction to The Odyssey with his experience of the beloved Dark Knight trilogy.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
Definition of reaction

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