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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
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In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Fernandes Anderson doled out a $13,000 bonus to one of her Council staffers, a relative but not an immediate family member, on the condition that $7,000 be kicked back to her.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Marlowe, lounging behind Frizer, grabbed Frizer’s dagger and struck him in the head; Frizer snatched it back and returned the compliment.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Personalized itineraries While some guests are perfectly happy to lounge by the pool or swim in the ocean, others may want to explore.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The new service, which will launch in November, will feature 21 seats on a double-decker bus (18 on the upper level and three on the lower level), each of which recline into a fully lie-flat bed, according to the company.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s an option to recline in a seated position, or a near-complete recline that’s closer to lying down.—
Emily Hein,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Skylar Diggins, known for hitting the tunnel in something sharp, diagonal, and pointed, switches it up this time, opting for something smooth, slouched, and low-hanging.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 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,
29 July 2025
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Emilie Schleer, a 37-year-old mother of two, spoke of the brazen break-in that occurred at her South End home in July, when a homeless woman squatted in her residence while her family was away for the weekend.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Homeless after impulsively signing herself out of the institution, Maria Angeles hatches a plan to squat in secret in her beloved apartment.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The tensions are evident and the frosty relations between the countries are constantly straddled by administrators.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Packed with visual gags and a cast of gifted comedic actors, Maddie’s Secret straddles the line between comedy and melodrama, creating a wholly unique cinematic experience.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This milky, creamy formula is packed with peptides and ceramides to help reinforce the skin barrier and plump the skin.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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On top of sun protection, it’s loaded with skin-plumping MVPs like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, and ectoin to keep pores happy and hydration levels up.—
Allure,
Allure,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the dressing room, after applying lipstick and rouge, Kaliardos plopped a wig of long, stringy brown hair on Costanzo’s head.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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So grab your favorite snack and beverage, plop yourself on the couch and get ready for 10-plus hours of consecutive football – but not commercial-free, much to the chagrin of longtime NFL RedZone fans – to kickstart the season.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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