as in to spread (out)
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Recent Examples of lie back
Swim, snorkel, or simply lie back and let the hum of cicadas and the sound of the waves wash over you.
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Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
So getting to really lie back in water and unwind, the sun on my face, was a wonderful change of pace.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
The best way to enjoy them is to lie back on a reclining lawn chair or a blanket on soft ground and roll your eyes all around the celestial dome.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
So getting to really lie back in water and unwind, the sun on my face, was a wonderful change of pace.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
The best way to enjoy them is to lie back on a reclining lawn chair or a blanket on soft ground and roll your eyes all around the celestial dome.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
Verb
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The season wrapped with Emily deciding to either kick back in Rome with her Italian boyfriend or return to life in Paris.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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And while a little luxury is always welcome, at its heart, Belize’s appeal lies in slowing down, kicking back, and enjoying simple pleasures, cocooned in nature.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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This chair makes an ideal lounging spot for reading or watching television, thanks to its supportive foam construction.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Airline seats are, by design, very light, simple, and almost entirely rigid with only an insultingly small freedom to recline about two or three inches (5 or 8 cm) at most.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Dec. 2025
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Users enter the pod and recline into its comfortable seat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The wall sit also engages your core muscles, which helps maintain proper posture and prevent slouching.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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The rigid, high-quality leather will stay in place without slouching, perfect for layering with slim jeans or pairing with midi-dresses.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Squire squats down in a patch of dead grass along the edge of a creek.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The measure also allows judges to issue summary judgments in clear squatting cases and tightens notice requirements, directing landlords to deliver eviction notices in ways likely to ensure occupants actually receive them, such as direct delivery or posting notices in visible places.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Types of strawberries that straddle both everbearing and day neutral include Albion, Alpine, and Seascape.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some opponents near the site, which straddles the New Haven line, claimed allowing the biggest apartment building in town there would generate excessive traffic and risk driving up enrollment in public schools.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In addition to skin-plumping and hydrating gratification, the Matkas Triple Pure Serum offers long-term anti-aging benefits.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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It’s packed with peptides to help plump the hair, as well as algae extract to shield strands from further wear.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The individual then plops the turtle back down, taps its shell a few times, and walks away.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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Yazid plopped him down, then put his hands in his lap, awaiting events.—
Daniyal Mueenuddin,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Lie back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20back. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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