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.
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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.
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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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Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman.
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Instead of kicking back, most workers are delaying their flight from the nest thanks to an affordability crisis pinching the wallets of everyday Americans.
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An old recording studio, still adorned with a grand piano, now exists more as a lounging space.
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There were plush white sofas in almost every room, with guests lounging and kicking up their feet after trekking around the massive space.
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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.
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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.
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Video of Dick slouched over on a Los Angeles sidewalk circulated quickly.
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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.
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With the electric motor filling every chink in the engine’s armor, the Bentley squats under throttle and rockets like a luxury locomotive.
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Mahayahay Elementary School, located in the province of Davao Occidental, shared footage on social media showing frightened students squatting on the ground and then scurrying away when a canopy roof collapsed during the quake.
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While Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.
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While Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.
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Korean sunscreens not only feature high SPF protection, but also include skin-plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
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The fast-absorbing formula contains a host of plumping ingredients.
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The people plopped on the red couch at the center of the frame represent the people waiting to be heard, while those surrounding them are the staff that moved through the room during the day.
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Style this bright bistro set in the garden, plop them on a second-story balcony, or add them to your patio.
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“Lie back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20back. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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