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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
Gqlshare, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
The trip was kicked back to 2024 and delayed again this October because of Hurricane Milton, reinforcing a sentiment among Africans that their continent is still low priority.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
For a cozy kickback, snag the Etta Venue patio daybed with extra plush cushions and enough room for two people.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Fortunately for Miami, the offense kicked back into gear in the second half, scoring on 36 points in the second half to take command of the game again.
—Gqlshare, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
The trip was kicked back to 2024 and delayed again this October because of Hurricane Milton, reinforcing a sentiment among Africans that their continent is still low priority.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
Prosecutors say the employee got kickbacks: $233,000 of the $2 million in contract proceeds for Life Deeds and DSM.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
For a cozy kickback, snag the Etta Venue patio daybed with extra plush cushions and enough room for two people.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before the shooting, Cervantes said the couple were on the bed relaxing, preparing to go out for the evening, when the shooting happened.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The backlash against a 5.30pm kick-off for the 2023 Community Shield between Manchester City and Arsenal led to it being rescheduled for 4pm.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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But Li resigned barely two years later amid an outpouring of backlash from fans over the team’s lackluster performance in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.Nectar Gan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The complaint says that since at least 2018, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits deprived smaller businesses of access to discounts and rebates, harming their ability to compete with large national and regional chain stores.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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This comes as the Czech Republic looks to cement its place as an international production hub in the face of increasing competition from other country’s newer incentives and rebates, and as overseas hubs look to attract Hollywood back to their shores following last year’s labor strikes.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 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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Conclusion Building donor loyalty takes time and effort, but the payoff can be immense for any nonprofit striving for sustainability.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 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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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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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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Actors Morris Chestnut and Mindy Kaling announced the nominations at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where the awards show will be held live on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. Shortly after the nominations wrapped, Gomez shared a video to her Instagram Stories showing her reaction.Eric Andersson, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dominique Brown, co-creator of the Black Girl Disney platform, passed away from a fatal allergic reaction at a BoxLunch event last Thursday (Dec. 5) at Vibiana in Los Angeles.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The show, now well in the top 50 in Apple’s top 100 podcasts, opens up typically private conversations and recent episodes cover paid versus organic media, why Starbucks is ditching discounts, and decoding team dysfunction.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Further solidifying its commitment, Lucas Oil has promised to introduce promotional discounts for the events held at the park, thereby adding value for both fans and racers.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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