as in to spread (out)
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Recent Examples of lie back
So getting to really lie back in water and unwind, the sun on my face, was a wonderful change of pace.
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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
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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Over a bite to eat, everybody kicked back and chatted it up a little.—
Jay Glennie,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Expect appearances from local brewers, live music, games and food – plus lots of funnily dressed dogs kicking back after their big show.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Nauta Design updated the interior, while the yard created a new dinette lounge, where owners or guests can work or relax in seats that recline to induce comfort.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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An adjustable bed frame allows sleepers to incline and recline the angle of their mattress.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 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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The brace successfully monitored joint bending while the subject walked, ran, squatted, and jumped, even reconstructing the person’s running gait with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The husband stood numbly by, watching Qing Yuan complete the form, then shuffled out to squat against the wall to smoke.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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