kicking back

verb

Definition of kicking backnext
present participle of kick back
1
as in resting
to refrain from labor or exertion I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television

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2
as in hanging (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing a good resort for people who want to kick back and watch others exercise strenuously

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicking back
  1. resting
  2. relaxing
  3. basking
  4. lounging
  5. playing
Verb
  • Standing on stage in front of a growing crowd, Stanley pulled a rattlesnake out of a sack resting near his feet.
    Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These bodies of water offer food and recharge areas during their migratory flights, and are spaces used as resting and nesting areas.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of resting
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  • Although Butler now spends the offseason here, the space still needs to allow for mental and physical discipline, while also providing opportunities for relaxing with family and friends.
    Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The star projector transforms walls and ceilings into a beautiful galaxy, creating a soothing ambiance, perfect for relaxing before sleep.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of relaxing
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  • Markets are basking in the glow of a positive earnings season so far.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
  • But this being Maine, exploring the woods and waters and basking in the beauty of the landscapes should also be high on your list.
    Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of basking
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  • And take a look at the best leggings on Amazon for exercising, running errands or just lounging at home.
    Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The back deck looks out over the forest, and there’s also a pool for swimming, lounging, or simply admiring (at a certain point for city-dwellers, pools become such a novelty).
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of lounging
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  • The one vocal moment that stood out to me was one of the seven thousand dream sequences where Gaga is belting on a stage with Joker and playing two pianos at once.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near kicking back

kicking around

kicking back

kicking butt

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