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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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
As Madsen took a knee to end the Broncos’ 38-21 win over UNLV in the league title game at Albertsons Stadium, Danielson was one of the first people to walk onto the field, swinging his fist with enough momentum that his leg kicked back.
—Idaho Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025
Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
She was fired in 2013, and sentenced in 2014 to a year's probation for her role in a kickback scheme related to the program.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Conley drove, kicked back to Edwards, who hit Reid in the corner.
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Prosecutors said his company, Star Autism Center LLC, offered kickback payments to parents who enrolled their children to receive EIDBI services there.
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The post included snaps of her posing on travels, relaxing on a beach and in a gym during her pregnancy.—
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The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk’s xAI said late Wednesday that Grok will no longer be able to create sexualized images of real people on its social network X based on user prompts following weeks of consumer and political backlash and regulatory investigations.—
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That optimism abounds even though, six months before the first match, FIFA’s ticketing strategy continues to ignite backlash, attracting criticism from everyone from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.—
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More than 65,000 households have gotten a rebate.—
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The budget proposal includes $200 million to create a rebate program to make buying an electric car more affordable.—
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However varied the path, the payoff at the top is substantial.—
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Well Even with so few ingredients, this vinaigrette has big flavor payoff.—
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Letting cookie dough rest is one of the hardest parts of making cookies.—
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.—
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This is something Kang was championing — badass characters who also veg out on the couch without makeup on.—
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This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.—
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Progress updates are posted on his restaurant’s Facebook page, and reactions range from supportive to dubious.—
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Plus, all the discounts on these winter boots are steep, too.—
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There’s also an impressive discount on a Le Creuset Dutch oven that’s primed for hearty soups, stews, and other wintery meals, along with a Yeti tumbler that keeps your water ice-cold for hours.—
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“Kick back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20back. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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