Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying back
Verb
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This has a similar curved design, and the chenille-like fabric lends this a coziness for kicking back and curling up.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026 -
The real issue is the compressor cycling off and then kicking back on, which can be abrupt enough to wake you.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ion has been squatting in the basement of an apartment building, which is set to be levelled to make way for a luxury hotel called the Kontinental Boutique.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Slate had a history of squatting in the building, threatening residents, and acting in an erratic fashion, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's office.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harbor seals are still lounging around the bay through the end of April.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Craftsman bungalow style features handcraftsmanship and natural materials and colors; the houses have wide porches framed by columns that invite lounging.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.—
Adam Taylor,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
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Twenty years after it was released, Fox News began slouching toward Bethlehem.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Lying back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20back. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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