as in to spread (out)
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Recent Examples of lie back
Sit or lie back on a reclining lawn chair or a blanket on the ground.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
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Wash the Floor the Right Way Porch floors collect fine dust that gets kicked back into the air every time someone walks across them.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wash the Floor the Right Way Porch floors collect fine dust that gets kicked back into the air if you only dry sweep.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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The outdoor offerings—which often include boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, golfing, and lounging on the shores with a good lake book—are great ways to spend newly free hours on weekdays and weekends.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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This library nook offers a place to lounge and curl up with a favorite book.—
Lacey Howard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s no room to recline your seat and the constant line for the bathroom — not to mention the smell — can be overwhelming.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Guests behave in much the same way, slouching on sofas after a day on the slopes, browsing the art books spread across tables in the main lounge, and helping themselves to something from the cake table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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More a laundry tote, perhaps, than a proper hamper, but the canvas keeps this from any kind of slouching.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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In an early rehabilitation session, Sky director of health and human performance Jess Cohen instructed Vandersloot to attempt a simple mobility test by standing against a wall, raising onto the balls of her feet and attempting to squat down a few degrees.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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That breakout season prompted him to USC, and, later, Oregon, where, as a first-team All-American, Pregnon fully matured while benching 465 pounds and squatting 655.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The gubernatorial candidates are straddling Trump in some kind of uneasy peace.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore The Indonesian archipelago straddles many of the waterways governing access between the Indian Ocean and the rest of East Asia, which hasn’t escaped the notice of Indonesian officials.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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These help temporarily plump the skin and smooth texture by drawing water to the skin’s surface, making fine lines appear less visible within minutes of application.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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For seating, slide into the red velvet banquettes or plop onto a gold tiger velvet stool.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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After Hancock waits an hour or so for the drone to descend, the moment arrives and the drone plops Hancock’s syrup directly onto the concrete, which isn’t a good sign.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Lie back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20back. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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