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

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kick back

App developers who kick back as much as 30% of their mobile revenue to Apple can now dodge such payments by charging via their own websites.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

To help you kick back, I’d humbly suggest:

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Featuring large windows throughout, the property gets ample natural light—while the sun-soaked patio space provides another charming area for guests to relax and kick back.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

It’s been a while coming, but investors might actually be able to kick back and relax heading into the weekend.

From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026

Then we kick back with Sir Ott for some baseball.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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