1
as in relaxed
to refrain from labor or exertion
I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in hanged (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing
a good resort for people who want to kick back and watch others exercise strenuously
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kicked back
Gatlin paid an Atlanta audiovisual contractor $2 million, who then kicked back $1 million to her, according to court records.
—
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Everything froze in time until the ball crashed against the foul pole and kicked back into the playing field, making the stadium sound like the old place across the street sounded in the dynastic nineties.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The music cut out, leaving the three of them to deliver powerful harmonies before the band kicked back in.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
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
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
Hudgens also kicked back at the resort’s Essencia Spa and had a seven-course meal at the Muna rooftop restaurant.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The case was kicked back to Superior Court Judge Timothy Taylor, who ruled that the city should release around two dozen videos to Castañares, though certain portions of the videos should be blurred in light of privacy concerns, according to CBS News 8.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Everything froze in time until the ball crashed against the foul pole and kicked back into the playing field, making the stadium sound like the old place across the street sounded in the dynastic nineties.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The music cut out, leaving the three of them to deliver powerful harmonies before the band kicked back in.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
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
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
Hudgens also kicked back at the resort’s Essencia Spa and had a seven-course meal at the Muna rooftop restaurant.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The case was kicked back to Superior Court Judge Timothy Taylor, who ruled that the city should release around two dozen videos to Castañares, though certain portions of the videos should be blurred in light of privacy concerns, according to CBS News 8.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked back
Verb
-
Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, keeping your back and shoulders relaxed.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Last month, a civilian body that oversees the Oakland police approved new policies that relaxed previous restrictions on when the city’s officers can initiate a high-speed chase.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The Austria international should feature more in this busy period when Van de Ven or Romero are rested.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Lakers rested Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia among several others.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
After completing the simple three-step routine, the actress basked in the glow of her hydrated skin.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.—
Ludwig Hurtado,
Them.,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The club had kicked around the idea of Suárez and Nola sharing an outing, but it was made official on Monday night after a gut-wrenching Game 2 loss.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
-
Other ideas kicked around over the years have been subsidized housing or even returning it to its history of entertainment, as a high-end theater and performing arts academy.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
How to Serve It As Ever's 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served well-chilled, ideally between 45°F and 50°F, to highlight its bright citrus notes and refreshing acidity.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The offense played 69 snaps, the defense 53.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
-
While Gandy played twice in the state of California during his three seasons with the Falcons, there’s an insufficient linkage between the Falcons and California for purposes of workers’ comp coverage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
As the action took place, the fashionable crowd lounged on the beautifully landscaped outdoor dining area, grazing on the pies and taking pictures of the sea.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Throughout their trip, Gomez and her friends lounged on the beach and dressed up in matching sweatsuits.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kicked back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20back. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share