lies back

present tense third-person singular of lie back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lies back
Verb
  • The insurance company may then delay or deny the request, which kicks back the paperwork to the doctor’s office and starts the entire process all over again.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The effortlessly cool shape sits low on the hips, with a shorter inseam that slouches through a subtle, flattering drape.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Death Valley National Park straddles the California–Nevada border.
    Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The man straddles your dad and brings his legs around his torso.
    Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sinking the throttle forces the electric motor and engine to work together; the car then squats before alarmingly rocketing down the road while swapping cogs swiftly but smoothly.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • So much for doing good when capitalism plops an offer at your feet.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Outside, seagulls squawk; a crane lifts sand and plops it on a boat.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Lies back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies%20back. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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