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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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2
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
Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But, what Baker-Carper accepted, the state Supreme Court rejected and kicked back to Baker-Carper for another disciplinary hearing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
The scheme came to the authorities’ attention when about half a billion dollars went missing, and investigators said that it had been spent on bribes and kickbacks to former bankers and foreign officials.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Time to kick back and relax, or get that list of chores done.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But, what Baker-Carper accepted, the state Supreme Court rejected and kicked back to Baker-Carper for another disciplinary hearing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
Two men were sentenced to jail this past summer for supplying rotten-smelling meat to the prison system in conjunction with a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
The scheme came to the authorities’ attention when about half a billion dollars went missing, and investigators said that it had been spent on bribes and kickbacks to former bankers and foreign officials.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
Verb
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In difficult times, inappropriate optimism can disarm and relax us—and substitute for actions that could actually bring about that sunny imagined future.—
Richard A. Friedman,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The free form pool complex is a great place to escape and relax, with multiple private areas, and it’s hardly ever crowded since there are so few rooms—and each has its own pool as well.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The film has been receiving serious backlash online in the form of analytical essays and social-media posts, but Johanne is different.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Democratic Boston Mayor Michelle Wu offered her condolences to a knife-wielding man who was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Saturday, which sparked backlash on social media.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Regional powerhouse Sao Paulo City and State and Rio de Janeiro offer rebate for shoots’ expenditure in their territories.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even if rebates didn’t exist or disappear, there are additional financial, safety and wellness benefits to making the switch.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, although these healthcare jobs require years of study and practice, the financial payoff can be huge.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, this was the year in which many seeds that were planted in the first season finally bloomed, and the payoffs were definitely well worth the wait.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For all the outside opinions, his fate rests in one person’s hands — and that person likes the job Lamoriello has done for seven years.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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As the hair follicles are taken from the dihydrotestosterone-resistant donor area at the back of the head, patients can rest assured that their transplants are permanent.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Making the choice to be social is especially difficult at the end of an exhausting day when your impulse may be to veg out on the couch.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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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
Noun
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But Johnson was more surprised by the intense reaction than Reynolds, who regularly comes face to face with the fans while doing stand-up.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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Read more Ice cream recall update as FDA issues highest risk warning Chicken Caesar wrap recall over allergic reaction fears Nationwide mac & cheese snack recall as FDA issues risk warning Newsweek has previously compiled a list of recalls affecting H-E-B stores between October and December 2024.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The magazine will mark the milestone with an event on Thursday at Union de la Jeunesse Internationale, kicking off a three-week-long residence at the experimental cultural center located in the former flagship of the now-defunct French discount clothing chain Tati.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Regional grocery chains and discount retailers may also step up their competitive efforts, particularly in markets where Kroger has a strong presence.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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