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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 kickback
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025
The charges are tied to a kickback scheme Fernandes Anderson carried out at City Hall two years ago.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Lastly, if the adults want to kick back and relax, Epic Waters also has Longboards, a full service bar.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
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Verb
Once Medicare paid the reimbursement for the tests, a co-conspirator of Martin’s paid a kickback based on the reimbursement, federal attorneys said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025
The charges are tied to a kickback scheme Fernandes Anderson carried out at City Hall two years ago.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Noun
The then-councilor doled out a $13,000 bonus to one of her Council staffers, a relative but not immediate family member, on the condition that $7,000 be kicked back to her.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Lastly, if the adults want to kick back and relax, Epic Waters also has Longboards, a full service bar.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kickback
Verb
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With increasingly busy and fragmented lives, and wrapped up in computer and phone screens most of the day, people want a chance to take some time out to relax and connect with friends in a casual environment.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some people smoke marijuana to relax or to relieve tension, depression or even boredom.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Now, the administration is putting on a show of force in DC with no fear of backlash.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Creators like James Welsh, Katie Raymond, Jillie Clark and Nikkie de Jager made videos and comments decrying the choice and publicly rescinding support for the brand. e.l.f. responds to backlash e.l.f.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission recently published a website detailing all state and federal consumer rebates for clean energy, putting the information in a central location.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Other alternative income sources, including lower taxes and tax rebates, benefited net income and operating profits.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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There is a payoff in Test cricket that trumps its knockoff shorter versions.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Particularly when the payoff creates a space that practically begs you to put your outdoor oasis to use, whether in entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Following a procession in his hometown in Birmingham, England, he was laid to rest on the estate of his home in Buckinghamshire on July 31.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hogan was laid to rest in a private funeral in Clearwater, Florida, on Tuesday, August 5.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Aug. 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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Its response reads like a prophecy of the actual user reaction.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Consumers who have experienced adverse reactions after using these products should report their symptoms and product use to their health care providers, the agency said.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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For decades, the discount carrier has helped push prices down for domestic flights.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Being AmazonBasics items, most are already affordable, so the extra discount is just icing on the cake.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Kickback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickback. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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