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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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The bill currently proposes relaxing pesticide labeling rules and the potential preemption of states suing big agrochemical companies in cases related to carcinogenic paraquat and glyphosate.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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For many, a relaxing soak in the tub isn’t complete without a bath bomb.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Part of that is a global backlash against any party in power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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That’s a really interesting backlash.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
9 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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Where tariff rebate efforts stand The president has floated the idea of putting some tariff revenue directly in the hands of Americans, in the form of a tariff dividend check.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bill is a genius in terms of setting something up in a previous episode so that there’s a payoff in the finale.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Know More Every president has had to weigh the economic toll of sanctions against the political payoff.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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In reaction, Afreximbank in January formally ended its relationship with one of the Big Three rating agencies, arguing that rating methodologies applied to states and multilateral institutions fail to reflect development mandates.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Beyond those directly targeted, reaction to Trump’s post was broadly negative.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The discounts apply in-store and online.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Apr. 2026
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The highly anticipated, buzzy Sephora sale is when makeup lovers, skin care enthusiasts and beyond can shop major discounts across all brands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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