kicks back

verb

present tense third-person singular of kick back
1
as in rests
to refrain from labor or exertion I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television

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2
as in kills 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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Recent Examples of kicks back Well … that’s where my skepticism kicks back in. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 With their mandatory minicamp wrapping up on Thursday, the Chicago Bears get some time to rest before offseason programming kicks back into gear. — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Today is the last day before Georgia’s gas tax kicks back in. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 2 June 2026 But once that stupendous on-screen chemistry between co-stars David Tennant and Michael Sheen kicks back in, the old magic shines through, strong as ever, giving us a fitting end to this beloved comic saga. — ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 The light chance of showers kicks back in Tuesday night as skies turn cloudy and remains into early Wednesday, forecasts show. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 That’s because if a patient can’t pay or an insurer kicks back a claim, a small practice in a rural area can be on the hook for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. — Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026 Kutsenko, 31, steps outside into the freezing night, switches on a large rectangular generator and the power kicks back in. — Kamila Hrabchuk, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks back
  1. rests
  2. hangs about
  3. relaxes
  4. plays
  5. basks
  6. bums
  7. chills
  8. strolls
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  • In its standard stock configuration, an 11-gram weight rests in the back with a 3-gram weight up front for maximum forgiveness and higher launch, though fitters can easily flip the weights to lower spin and create a flatter trajectory.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Nadella’s conviction on the massive investment rests on software, the backbone of Microsoft.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of rests
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  • Though the sisters are supposedly first-generation Italian American, no whiff of the old country hangs about Kay; Dorothy will at least spit out a few words in Italian.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.
    — Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of hangs about
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  • When a leader asks thoughtful questions instead of giving immediate answers, the room relaxes.
    — Duncan Wardle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Michael Jordan relaxes with a refreshing beverage while vacationing in Sardinia, Italy on July 13.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of relaxes
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  • Toronto plays the Fire in Chicago on Thursday night, while the Valkyries play at Dallas on Friday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Currently the league plays a late winter to late fall schedule.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of plays
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  • Just 60 miles south of Sicily, the stunning Mediterranean archipelago basks in 300 days of sunshine a year — and its allure is only growing.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Some New York Knicks fans are calling for one of the team's most famous supporters, Spike Lee, to get some shine as the team basks in championship glory.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Definition of basks
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  • Critical thinking really bums them out.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of bums
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  • Authorities say the case grew from overseas shipments flagged by customs, marking a third round of national security arrests that further chills Hong Kong’s already precarious independent book trade.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of chills
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  • Except, that is, when a breezy new prospect strolls in and reminds us why the genre has been a TV mainstay decade after decade.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
  • That said, to ensure your pooch gets to romp around in the summer sun, too, add the Town of Falmouth Dog Park to your list for off-leash fun, and The Knob for leashed, shoreline strolls.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of strolls

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“Kicks back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20back. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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