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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television
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as in to kill 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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as in rebate
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as in payoff
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Recent Examples of kick back
Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Rain should kick back up Tuesday night with a 100% chance of precipitation and a low of 53.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors had alleged that Daggett had ties to the Genovese crime family as far back as 2000, and the union has long been accused of handing no-show jobs to mobsters' relatives and providing kickbacks.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Offended, Ambassador Tai kicked back on that comment, but the trade cat was out of the bag and everyone started to realize that trade was going nowhere.
—Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Rain should kick back up Tuesday night with a 100% chance of precipitation and a low of 53.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
In all, the two collected about $26,700 in kickbacks from 2022 to earlier this year, the indictment alleged.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors had alleged that Daggett had ties to the Genovese crime family as far back as 2000, and the union has long been accused of handing no-show jobs to mobsters' relatives and providing kickbacks.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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For three days, the House of Robb offered a seaside meeting spot for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to take time and relax between exploring the latest and greatest in contemporary and modern art.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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As employers relax their requirements for workers with four-year degrees and opt for highly skilled candidates instead, one key factor has been strongly instrumental to the success of this strategic move: online courses and professional certificates.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sey has achieved this despite frequent backlash and harassment from critics, and even having her brand completely banned from TikTok in June.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Trump had nominated Gaetz to be the next attorney general, overseeing the same Justice Department that launched an investigation into him, though the Florida Republican later withdrew himself from consideration following a public backlash.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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On the other side of the ledger is a hefty $129M tax rebate for the entirety of the show.Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a map of the weather impacts Some taxpayers will receive a large rebate: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced this morning that roughly 1 million taxpayers will receive an up to $1,400 rebate in the coming weeks.Cate Martel, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Technically, the name refers to the cream of beetroot that is added halfway through, but the payoff looked like a high-camp homage to Barbie, far beyond my ken.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Writer/director Megan Park’s delightful coming-of-age comedy produced by Margot Robbie centered on a simple premise — 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella) met her 39-year-old future self (Aubrey Plaza) during a ‘shroom trip, high jinks ensued — but the emotional payoff was anything but.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The San Rafael reservoir rests above the city and is replenished by water collected in the country’s páramos––a high-alpine ecosystem known for its nearly constant moisture; as of April, when the rationing began, the reservoir was at less than 20 percent capacity.Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, there are still three more weeks left this season, and with Detroit defenders getting injured at an alarming rate, the Eagles or Vikings could wind up being the NFC team resting the first week of the playoffs while the Lions will have to fend off a wild-card foe.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Plus: What better way for locals to veg out during a stressful election season than with some grade-A on-screen drama?Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
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This isn't only a place to veg out, though.Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
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The market reaction to this week’s Fed meeting is a sign of things to come.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Davis was delighted by the reaction as people shared their laughter and joy at the video.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Some of our absolute favorite pieces are up to 54 percent off, like the Pivot 3 3-piece Set, which is down by $200 thanks to the discount.Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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The discount is usually in the buyer’s favor, as the cost of an accurate restoration and finding NOS (new old stock) parts rarely pencils out.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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