lie back

verb

Definition of lie backnext
as in to spread (out)

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Recent Examples of lie back Place the towel on the floor and lie back on it so the towel roll is at the small of your back, about in line with your belly button. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026 Sit or lie back on a reclining lawn chair or a blanket on the ground. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026 Swim, snorkel, or simply lie back and let the hum of cicadas and the sound of the waves wash over you. — 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 See All Example Sentences for lie back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
  1. kick back
  2. lounge
  3. recline
  4. slouch
  5. squat
  6. straddle
  7. plump
  8. plop
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  • Up on the top floor, the rooftop skylounge features a private pool and a summer kitchen, along with plenty of places to kick back and enjoy the ocean views.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Home to Montage Palmetto Bluff, a previous winner in the World’s Best Awards, the tiny town knows exactly how to kick back under the live oak trees.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of kick back
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  • While lounging poolside, the British model and niece of Princess Diana brought the heat in a red-hot triangle bikini held together by a tiny gold ring.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • Beachgoers hoping to lounge or swim can simply grab a spot on the sand and enjoy the view.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of lounge
Verb
  • The available Executive seats can recline up to 43 degrees and include powered calf and foot supports.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The back of the chair can recline between 90 and 130 degrees, and it is equipped with a sponge headrest.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of recline
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  • Designed to prevent slouching, this cushion has a proprietary shape that fits the contour of your back.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Adults are borrowing the idea to counter hours of sitting and slouching.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • He is listed at 6-foot-3 and can already squat 500 pounds as a 15-year-old.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 July 2026
  • With their three dogs in view, Prince Harry could be seen squatting and bracing for a big hug from Lili, who was running into his arms; while Meghan reached out for Archie who was running towards her.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of squat
Verb
  • In the world of traffic oddities, one car straddling a bike path median — like a gymnast poised on a balance beam — could be called a fluke.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The brand is the latest in the Iris portfolio that straddles health and aesthetics.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of straddle
Verb
  • At the beginning of your skincare routine, apply a lip mask to help temporarily plump lips and soften the look of fine lines.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
  • Brand founder Tata Harper uses it as the first step in her skin-care regimen to plump her skin and improve absorption for the serums and moisturizers that follow.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 July 2026
Definition of plump
Verb
  • In the comics, Battleworld stitched together all the different worlds and plopped every hero and their variant into one new universe.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • An 82-year-old Italian woman who isn't plopping herself in a chair and knitting sweaters all day long.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of plop

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