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
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 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
Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The District 7 seat on the City Council has been vacant since early July when Fernandes Anderson resigned after being convicted on two federal corruption charges tied to a City Hall kickback scheme.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 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
Surplus power kicked back into the Pacific Gas & Electric electric grid would be credited to the school district.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kickback
Verb
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If caught in a rip current, relax and float.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is facing backlash after using an image of an emaciated Israeli hostage in an Instagram post allegedly showing Palestinians suffering.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Schottenstein explained how the company weathered the backlash that erupted following the July launch of American Eagle’s fall denim campaign starring Sweeney, a Hollywood actress known for her leading roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In May, the canal operator opened a 15 percent rebate program for all container ships that opt to transit the waterway.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the French tax incentive which provides international producers a 40% tax rebate on local expenses, Ben Ammar says producers who come shoot at the Studios de Paris will be able to tap into financial ressources that could represent roughly up to 15% of budgets.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Missing power, uncertain payoffs — One missing piece of the puzzle is how OpenAI will power all of these chips.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Volatile solvents, such as isododecane, evaporate quickly to deliver instant payoff, while emollients keep lips soft and moisturized for comfortable wear.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The blue Hyundai came to rest on its roof in the shopping center parking lot in the 8700 block of La Riviera Drive just east of Watt Avenue and south of the American River.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Diego Rincon, creative director at Lifted, says the team spotted an opportunity to work up a big new hit of this ilk after ITV’s stalwart Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway was rested.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Former Roanoke women's swim captain Lily Mullens, who led an athlete revolt against the program in 2023 that culminated in a press conference and lawsuit, told Fox News Digital her reaction to Spanberger's answer.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Unlike Tron, Roofman boasts strong reviews, although moviegoer reaction is relatively similar.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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For $28, visitors can buy a season pass to enjoy general admission activities for free and will receive a special code for discounts on special events.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Oct. 2025
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The discount works for almost everything else in the brand’s Halloween collection.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Kickback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickback. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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