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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
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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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
Noun
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The reversal follows a backlash in Hollywood and a mounting boycott campaign against Disney.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The decision stems from ongoing backlash over Kimmel’s recent political remarks, which led to the show’s temporary removal.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As inflation and rising costs of everyday items have hit Americans hard in 2025, some continue to hold out hope for a stimulus check, rebate or dividend from the government.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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But drug pricing is complex formula often shaped by a mix of government rebate policies, drug pricing middlemen, insurance companies and pharmaceutical shareholder demands.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The payoff includes the aforementioned wildlife sightings, as well as spectacular sport fishing, backcountry hiking, and a deeper understanding of the geologic and human history of this over four-million-acre wilderness.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Paradoxically, the payoff of this slow-thinking approach has been an extraordinary level of productivity.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its credibility will rest on who is chosen to serve.—
Vilas Dhar,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Douglas crew looked rested and relaxed while on vacation over the Thanksgiving break back in 2022.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 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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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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There’s no word on when these outlet discounts end, so snap up your favorites while prices are as low as $2.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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This is a 50% discount compared to the full price of Amazon Prime.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Kickback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickback. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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