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
The light chance of showers kicks back in Tuesday night as skies turn cloudy and remains into early Wednesday, forecasts show.
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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
After a very chilly start to the day, with many spots in North Texas dipping into the 20s during the morning, our southerly flow kicks back in, which will lead to a steady warming trend over the next several days.
—Mckenna King, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Additionally, Zendaya's Rue Bennett sits in church pews, Schafer's Jules Vaughn kicks back in an art studio and Apatow's Lexi Howard appears to be in the same location as Demie's Perez.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The insurance company may then delay or deny the request, which kicks back the paperwork to the doctor’s office and starts the entire process all over again.
—Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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
After a very chilly start to the day, with many spots in North Texas dipping into the 20s during the morning, our southerly flow kicks back in, which will lead to a steady warming trend over the next several days.
—Mckenna King, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Additionally, Zendaya's Rue Bennett sits in church pews, Schafer's Jules Vaughn kicks back in an art studio and Apatow's Lexi Howard appears to be in the same location as Demie's Perez.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The insurance company may then delay or deny the request, which kicks back the paperwork to the doctor’s office and starts the entire process all over again.
—Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicks back
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And at the counter, where chef and guest are separated by little more than a stretch of the hand, everything rests on precision, presence and the quiet thrill of relinquishing control to the chef’s capable hands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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And sure, animals such as starfish and flatworms can reproduce by cloning themselves—but at the end of the day, in most species, the survival of animals rests on their mothers.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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The new documentary includes footage of this shocking moment, showing Attenborough pressed to the ground as a young gorilla relaxes on top of him, seemingly unbothered by the man in their midst.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The color forges a deep connection with nature that simultaneously relaxes and energizes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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As humanity basks in the aftermath of the unprecedented success of Artemis II, which took humans back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years and brought them farther from Earth than ever before, many of us can’t help but think about grander goals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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Matt Damon plays a Navy admiral in a submarine, who’s getting updates from his team on a terrifying creature in the murky waters.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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The only loss in that streak was against The Academy of Central Florida — which plays outside the FHSAA.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Critical thinking really bums them out.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The footage shows officers carefully opening the bathroom door before the confused bear casually strolls out and heads down the sidewalk to freedom while officers and bystanders scatter out of the way.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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House proud, Carnevali strolls out onto one of the six pitches.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Kicks back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20back. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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