lying back

present participle of lie back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying back
Verb
  • The Daily Dividend Earnings season is kicking back into high gear.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The Book Club films that allowed audiences one last chance to savor this delightful movie star kicking back and letting her charisma carry a picture.
    Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And, that there was a goblin, squatting in my skull, rattling a metal pail full of bolts and hissing failure, rot, spoil.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Study scope and main findings The researchers examined dozens of pre-Neolithic burials in which skeletons were placed in tightly crouched or squatting positions and, in many cases, showed patches of burning.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The company also collaborated with Nike last month to launch an initial three core activewear collections and four seasonal collections, featuring pieces designed for everything from strength training and everyday workouts to lounging and running errands.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Imagine hosting a cozy dinner party under the stars, morning coffee with a view, or simply lounging with a good book in the sunshine—all without ever leaving your own space.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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