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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 one such report, a single tear-gas cannister kicked back was recorded as forty-four assaults. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 This oversized, best-selling sectional has deep seating and a chaise that gives you plenty of space to kick back for movie nights and afternoon naps. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
In 2018, former Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders was sentenced to 27 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a kickback scheme. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 The dessert and wine bar sets the tone of an at-home kickback, with warm lighting, eclectic art and cozy sections. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 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
  • Potassium helps blood vessels relax, improving blood flow and helping lower blood pressure.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
  • So after that, the Iranian government withdrew the morality police from the streets and relaxed the dress code.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • This is really a spot to escape for the weekend with your boo, or a couple of close friends who just want to veg out and drink and enjoy the scenery.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Just take care of your[self], and veg out.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of veg out
Noun
  • Following backlash, Crawford removed the post from her X timeline on Sunday afternoon and apologized for violating the network’s standards, amid complaints from internal and external critics about the post to CBS News leadership.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … PULPIT VS STATE — New CA 'hate speech' training law sparks backlash from pastors over religious freedom.
    — , FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of backlash
Noun
  • Rocket will give you a rebate of up to $10,000 for buying with Rocket Homes, which pairs homeowners with a real estate agent.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For 2027, several major carriers are scaling down or eliminating these rebate dollars altogether.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebate
Noun
  • In a series of eyebrow raising trades, investors purchased a number of November VIX calls that payoff if the index stays elevated through November.
    — Tyler Bailey, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Yet residents of Hazle Township aren’t swayed by the prospect of fast cash, viewing it as a payoff, and a weak one at that.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of payoff
Verb
  • They were laid to rest at Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery in the city previously known as Saigon.
    — Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • However, with each Champions League victory crucial to progressing toward the next round, neither would want to rest their big guns, either.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 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
  • The trigger for lithium-ion battery fires is a process called thermal runaway, a cascading sequence of heat-releasing reactions inside the battery cell.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While there were mixed reactions at the time, the numbers are now backing up the idea.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaction

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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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