1
as in resting
to refrain from labor or exertion
I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television
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as in hanging (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing
a good resort for people who want to kick back and watch others exercise strenuously
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Recent Examples of kicking back
Expect appearances from local brewers, live music, games and food – plus lots of funnily dressed dogs kicking back after their big show.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The Daily Dividend Earnings season is kicking back into high gear.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The Book Club films that allowed audiences one last chance to savor this delightful movie star kicking back and letting her charisma carry a picture.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Cozy yet polished, the two-piece ensemble is ideal for maneuvering tight cabin bathrooms to kicking back on weekends.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Styled with chic flip flops, Howie's woman demonstrates that kicking back on a getaway can also be a style statement.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 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
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The Daily Dividend Earnings season is kicking back into high gear.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The Book Club films that allowed audiences one last chance to savor this delightful movie star kicking back and letting her charisma carry a picture.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Cozy yet polished, the two-piece ensemble is ideal for maneuvering tight cabin bathrooms to kicking back on weekends.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Styled with chic flip flops, Howie's woman demonstrates that kicking back on a getaway can also be a style statement.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking back
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Another image showed a photo of two people resting their feet on an outdoor fire pit, overlooking a river.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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This risks one dish getting cold or resting too long while the other is cooking.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
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Use planters, string lights, lanterns, and pillows to add extra color and texture to your relaxing outdoor space.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Magnesium supports sleep by relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system, whereas melatonin primarily helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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Along with other royals, like King Constantine of Greece and their families, Juan Carlos and Diana were frequently photographed enjoying the sun on his royal yacht, Fortuna, and basking in the Spanish summer.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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A week after looking aghast in Tampa Bay at the 49ers’ injury-riddled plight, Williams had a different view of things this past Sunday night, all while basking in the glow of victory and a 5-2 record.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, city employees began hanging about 500 trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets in the trees on Main Street every October.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to Hamel, who shared a demonstration of the lifelike robot earlier this year, Somers had been kicking around the idea for decades with inventor Ray Kurzweil.—
Karu F Daniels,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, Forsberg has been kicking around Pittsburgh for a hair more than a decade now.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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With sizes ranging from 0 to 20 and four different inseam options (19, 23, 25, and 28 inches), these lightweight and sweat-wicking leggings are perfect for everything from lounging to long workouts, with plenty of space to keep your essentials in easy reach.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The extra-wide, contoured seat and tall backrest make lounging effortless, while the 450-pound weight capacity adds peace of mind.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film — part chilling revenge thriller and part absurd slapstick — is riveting.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Shared in October by u/pizzalogdong, the pictures show the gray tabby comfortably chilling inside a carrier, as her kittens are wrapped up in warm blankets by the poster.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Difficulty accelerating, misfiring, shuttering, and rough idling can indicate bad gasoline.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Shopkeepers lightheartedly gossip in rich drawling accents, and pickup trucks make up the majority of the vehicles idling at one of the few stoplights in town.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Kicking back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20back. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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