lying back

present participle of lie back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying back
Verb
  • Expect appearances from local brewers, live music, games and food – plus lots of funnily dressed dogs kicking back after their big show.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The Daily Dividend Earnings season is kicking back into high gear.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Maintaining the tugboat became cumbersome, and three Zizian members opted to move into box trucks before squatting in a Bay Area trailer lot owned by Curtis Lind, then age 80, a former shipworker and grandfather of four.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
  • His income is uncertain, and he’s been living with Bennett, a younger drinking buddy who, in turn, is basically squatting in his dead aunt’s apartment.
    Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With sizes ranging from 0 to 20 and four different inseam options (19, 23, 25, and 28 inches), these lightweight and sweat-wicking leggings are perfect for everything from lounging to long workouts, with plenty of space to keep your essentials in easy reach.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The extra-wide, contoured seat and tall backrest make lounging effortless, while the 450-pound weight capacity adds peace of mind.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Holmes' take on her grand entrance as Joey Potter got big laughs, with the actress immediately crossing her arms, slouching her shoulders and making a crooked face.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Some slouching throughout the shaft provided a textural element to Klum’s footwear look.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Lying back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20back. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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