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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as in rebate
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as in payoff
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Recent Examples of kickback
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Moreover, there is also the risk of corruption in a region with a long history of infrastructure projects being derailed by kickbacks.
—Alex Alfirraz Scheers, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
There’s a spa, a hot tub, a pool, and two sauna spaces for kicking back before a night on the town.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Two days later, Jones wired a kickback of about $25,000 to Gatilin’s personal bank account — then, Jones made a $20,000 payment on his American Express card using the Jackson funds.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Moreover, there is also the risk of corruption in a region with a long history of infrastructure projects being derailed by kickbacks.
—Alex Alfirraz Scheers, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Fernandes Anderson doled out a $13,000 bonus to one of her Council staffers, a relative but not an immediate family member, on the condition that $7,000 be kicked back to her.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
There’s a spa, a hot tub, a pool, and two sauna spaces for kicking back before a night on the town.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kickback
Verb
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Guests can also opt to relax by the 82-foot resort pool.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tranquility reigns here, inviting you to truly relax and find peace.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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The big story Immigration anxieties and a challenging job market have sparked an online backlash over China's latest attempt at attracting global talent — a new visa program announced in August.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The development sparked a backlash from the acting community, with the likes of Emily Blunt and SAG-AFTRA voicing concern.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For the second half of the payment, once Mandel Group pays its annual taxes on the site, the city will give Mandel Group a rebate check back on 75% of the developer's taxes each year.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The credit company gets paid back for its rebate, or down payment.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Penei's dedication to the sport may limit his quality time at home, but the payoff for his efforts manifests in his extended contract in Detroit.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Private industry is more likely to sink dollars into applied rather than basic research because the potential payoff in the form of a new product or advance is more visible.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To facilitate even heating, let food rest for a few minutes after cooking.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Whereas the prosecution spent more than six weeks presenting its case against Combs, the mogul's defense did not call any witnesses to the stand and rested its case in under 30 minutes.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is something Kang was championing — badass characters who also veg out on the couch without makeup on.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Keeping your hands free while solo and on the move enhances alertness by minimizing distractions and improves reaction time for unexpected situations.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale is buzzing with massive discounts on best-selling fall sweaters for the office, casual coffee runs, date nights, and weekend getaways.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Shop this weekend's most popular Amazon discounts, grab a best-selling wine Advent calendar that everyone loves and more.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Kickback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickback. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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