1
as in relaxed
to refrain from labor or exertion
I plan to spend the day kicking back and watching television
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2
as in hanged (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 kicked back
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And such a large cast, and so many children, all so at ease and relaxed together.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025 -
At night, our bodies relaxed more quickly at bedtime.—
L.A. Hubilla,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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There are a whole host of events, including a parade after the ponies have rested and a carnival.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
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The Buckeyes are coming off an impressive win over Tennesse, and the Ducks will be well-rested and have proved to be the better team this year.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Over the course of 40 years or so, Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa basked in the peacefulness that Santa Fe, New Mexico, has to offer.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The gig saved her from a downward spiral but also relegated her to the shadows, as her brothers basked in the sunlight of their windowed top-floor offices.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Harris played 15 minutes and added one assist.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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Unlike Woodson, Hunter not only played offense but also put up gaudy statistics.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Kicked back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20back. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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