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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2
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
Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
Instead of kicking back, most workers are delaying their flight from the nest thanks to an affordability crisis pinching the wallets of everyday Americans.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
There’s something about just kicking back at home, watching the matches with loved ones, and pulling out some games that center on sports.
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Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
10 June 2026
Madix also loves kicking back at the day clubs, with her top picks encompassing a range of experiences.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
The game will kick off the Labor Day weekend slate, which is probably a good thing for those of you trying to get the game out of the way before kicking back the rest of the weekend.
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Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
The first half of the event includes activities that participants rotate through then make a splash in the pool or spend time kicking back, listening to music or completing an art project.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Spend your mornings kicking back on Biloxi Beach or Long Beach, perhaps flying a kite and enjoying a picnic lunch.
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Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Sometimes there’s no better way to spend a spring day than kicking back on your porch—or deck, or patio, or stoop—and simply taking it all in, perhaps even with a refreshing beverage in hand.
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Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
Instead of kicking back, most workers are delaying their flight from the nest thanks to an affordability crisis pinching the wallets of everyday Americans.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
There’s something about just kicking back at home, watching the matches with loved ones, and pulling out some games that center on sports.
—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
10 June 2026
Madix also loves kicking back at the day clubs, with her top picks encompassing a range of experiences.
—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
The game will kick off the Labor Day weekend slate, which is probably a good thing for those of you trying to get the game out of the way before kicking back the rest of the weekend.
—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
The first half of the event includes activities that participants rotate through then make a splash in the pool or spend time kicking back, listening to music or completing an art project.
—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Spend your mornings kicking back on Biloxi Beach or Long Beach, perhaps flying a kite and enjoying a picnic lunch.
—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Sometimes there’s no better way to spend a spring day than kicking back on your porch—or deck, or patio, or stoop—and simply taking it all in, perhaps even with a refreshing beverage in hand.
—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking back
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The movie ends with a shot of the girls sitting by the pool, with Sonya’s head resting on Coley’s shoulder.
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The pieces can be separated to create extra resting space during meal prep or repurposed as vessels for nuts or olives at your next happy hour.
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President James Garfield’s assassin, Charles Guiteau, died by hanging about five months after he was convicted of murder.
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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.
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Hole up in a cozy cottage at The Park micro-resort for the ultimate relaxing vacation.
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Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sailing, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, or just relaxing by the lake.
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All told, it’s been a pretty spectacular and drama-free rollout for an idea that had been kicking around Hollywood for over 15 years.
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Husband and wife duo Cristina Marzolf and Matthew Marzolf, both 25, had been kicking around the concept of Press’d Cafe and Lounge, a family-friendly tropical escape that sells smoothies, juices and food for years.
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Gratitude on a stage has rarely seemed more palpable than in Williams basking in the glow of the arena roar; here is someone who, in the spirit of Dylan and the actual words of Doe, has been beyond and back.
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New Yorkers are still basking in the afterglow of the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, so this week’s rye whiskey cocktail is for them.
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The Women’s Performance Jogger and Men’s Sunday Performance Jogger are particularly loved for their soft, stretchy DreamKnit fabric that’s perfect for lounging and exploring alike.
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And for flexible seating that can be moved where it’s needed, the Twlear Indoor/Outdoor Inflatable Ottoman is perfect for lounging on the pool deck or patio.
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But the effect on small businesses has been chilling, with thousands simply halting trade with the EU altogether, and still more considering it.
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Ice bags and cold towels may make players feel cooler, but experts say briefly chilling a small patch of skin does not necessarily pull much heat from the body’s core.
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Ella Bruccoleri may be playing a Bennet sister on TV, but the actress wasn’t always a fan of Jane Austen.
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According to court documents, Zimmerman was playing golf at the hotel's course throughout the day with friends.
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“Kicking back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20back. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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