lying back

verb

present participle of lie back
as in stretching (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying back
  1. kicking back
  2. squatting
  3. lounging
  4. slouching
Verb
  • Vikings right tackle Brian O'Neill and left guard Donovan Jackson immediately turned toward the sideline to motion for the medical team, with Murray lying on his side and his legs kicking back and forth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Downstairs, a dedicated lounge features a multi-screen entertainment setup, creating the perfect spot for game days, movie nights or simply kicking back with family and friends.
    — Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of kicking back
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  • The footage, filmed in August at Changlu Tourism and Leisure Park in Guangdong Province, China, and obtained by Newsflare, shows a guest stepping onto a tortoise’s back and squatting on the reptile while holding a child.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
  • With the bulk of his work at practice done for the day, Achord retreats to the back of the end zone with Koonz, squatting and scribbling something on paper.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of squatting
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  • If lounging by the water gets old, the resort runs a wide range of complimentary activities, from yoga sessions to an aloe scrub–making class.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop more Cozy Earth essentials for lounging, sleeping, and gifting at Nordstrom.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lounging
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  • California shouldn’t be complacent, but the state isn’t slouching on preparation, or resolve.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Sporting a salt-and-pepper beard, Badio appeared frail during Monday’s proceedings, slouching to one side in his wheelchair.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of slouching
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