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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
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Californians contributed $167 million in sales to the jackpot, according to Becker, with roughly 40% getting kicked back to schools.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
The real estate developer, Christopher Hildebrandt, showed the email in 2019 to other township officials to say Weidman opposed a second land deal because Hildebrandt had refused to pay kickbacks to him in 2011.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2024
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Verb
What that means is that despite the fact Lara was not charged with a crime, the feds could legally keep his money, kicking back $69,520 of it to the Nevada Highway Patrol as a sort of finder’s fee.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Californians contributed $167 million in sales to the jackpot, according to Becker, with roughly 40% getting kicked back to schools.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Noun
Two of the most influential factions in the LDP have been accused of failing to properly declare their income and expenditure and, in some instances, allegedly rerouting political funds to lawmakers as kickbacks.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
The real estate developer, Christopher Hildebrandt, showed the email in 2019 to other township officials to say Weidman opposed a second land deal because Hildebrandt had refused to pay kickbacks to him in 2011.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick back
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Summer days in the high mountains cede to relaxing evenings on the casual confines of Main Street.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Others will be happy to kick back, relax and sleep in.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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And, as was the case last week, the backlash against Nicole Scherzinger for commenting on what appeared to be a pro-Trump social media post by comedian Russell Brand seems to be minimal.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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The backlash spread in the comments of Stamos’ Instagram post yesterday, which contained a few photos of his recent visit with Coulier.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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The increase is due to the timing of revenue receipts and a revenue rebate.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Japan’s new incentive, managed by the Ministry for Economy Tourism and Industry (METI), offers a cash rebate of 50% to qualifying productions that spend above a specified amount in Japan.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ten thousand years is a bit too long a wait for a payoff.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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But all these challenges are surmountable—and the potential payoff, for both plant operators and OEMs, is extraordinary.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Below Nancy Nehring's house, a hunk of metal rested on the sidewalk.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her keyboard has keys in pastel colors that clack like a typewriter’s; next to it rests a glass mug of grass-green matcha latte.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 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
Noun
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So far, financial markets’ reaction to the tariff threats has been muted and the sword rattling could prove to be a negotiating ploy.Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Tired people often respond more strongly to stressful situations and have fewer positive reactions to daily experiences.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Use countdown timers and exclusive discounts to motivate procrastinators.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Patrons get early Black Friday deal access, free delivery, free shipping, fuel discounts and more.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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