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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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Rob Ledonne, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
Most of our time was spent on the deck, which proved to be a perfect spot for bird-watching with our morning coffee, kicking back with a cold beer after hiking a nearby trail, and rolling out a yoga mat to enjoy some bodywork in the great outdoors.
—Victoria Malloy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
John H. Dorr, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2024
Once deployed, the start is smooth—forget the days of pulling a cord and receiving a significant kickback from your chainsaw.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
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Verb
The result is a dynamic space where guests are encouraged to kick back and relax.
—Rob Ledonne, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
Most of our time was spent on the deck, which proved to be a perfect spot for bird-watching with our morning coffee, kicking back with a cold beer after hiking a nearby trail, and rolling out a yoga mat to enjoy some bodywork in the great outdoors.
—Victoria Malloy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
Noun
Playing it safe philosophically, the blame for the fire is tied to payoffs and kickbacks undermining the architect’s building specifications, while the virtues of duty and bravery are associated with the firemen (to whom the film is dedicated).
—John H. Dorr, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2024
Once deployed, the start is smooth—forget the days of pulling a cord and receiving a significant kickback from your chainsaw.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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