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Definitions

kick back

VERB
relax
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lie down recline sit back take it easy unwind
WEAK
breathe easy calm down catch one's breath chill out collect oneself compose oneself cool off feel at home hang loose loosen up make oneself at home mellow out put one's feet up rest settle back sit around take a break take a breather take a load off take ten wind down

Example Sentences

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Finally, just some light family drama that everyone can kick back and enjoy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

I keep thinking they will kick back into life, but they actually seem to be getting worse.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

So why not kick back instead of trying to dodge a head kick?

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

People don’t kick back and divert themselves by binge-watching the all-too real.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024

"Don't get me wrong. I hope all that happens so y'all can buy this store and I can retire, kick back and watch Law and Order marathons all day, every day."

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.