as in to spread (out)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
Verb
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In the process, Gozo kicked back at Davis in retaliation.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025 -
The 54-year-old actor kicked back in a luxury seaside bungalow, complete with a private infinity pool and breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Days spent lounging on the beach are typically followed by oceanside drinks and dancing at the lively, unpretentious Paddy’s Beach Club or the Windjammer Surf Bar.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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In early June, Bieber posted a cute snap of himself lounging with his feet up as his son held onto his leg.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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One partner reclines, while the other straddles, facing forward or in a reverse-cowgirl style.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Be mindful of others when reclining your seat, storing baggage, or navigating the aisle.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Trump, not one to slouch from a fight, could hold back no longer.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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What rough wireless provider, its hour come round at last, slouches toward Los Angeles to be born?—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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So why not deploy the same procedure in squatting cases?—
Chris West,
Baltimore Sun,
12 June 2025
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The rise in squatting cases is a growing concern nationwide, including in Illinois.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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That had plenty of room for packages but required her to straddle the front seat, stretching her left hand out to hold the steering wheel while delivering mail from the passenger window with her right.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
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And in that lies another interesting tension: the idea of self-sustaining pop celebrity, straddling these two worlds of DIY inventiveness and image-heavy exposure.—
Reanna Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The velvety lipsticks have a blurred finish, and they’re made with hyaluronic acid to plump the lips and sesame-seed oil to keep them smooth and conditioned.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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The oils claim to provide 12 hours of hydration, and aim to smooth and plump your lips with apricot and raspberry seed oil.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Amazon Keeping my phone both secure and visible in the car was an ongoing experiment for years—suction cup and vent mounts fall off, my lap wasn’t feasible, and just plopping my phone in the cup holder obscured too much of the screen.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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If you're tempted to remove a nest that a bird plopped in the middle of your petunias, read this first.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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