lying back

present participle of lie back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying back
Verb
  • Madix also loves kicking back at the day clubs, with her top picks encompassing a range of experiences.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
  • The game will kick off the Labor Day weekend slate, which is probably a good thing for those of you trying to get the game out of the way before kicking back the rest of the weekend.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Corvette, particularly, feels outside of it all, as a woman who dreams of being a designer herself but is currently squatting in a closed fast food chicken shop and being haunted by a boulder of debt (like, literally).
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
  • In a new technical blog, the company demonstrated Atlas rotating its torso 180 degrees, squatting to pick up a mini-fridge, and transporting it while dynamically adjusting to shifting internal weight.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The large private compound boasts a gym, a spa, a theater, a pool, a large terrace for lounging and barbecuing, and a personal-size soccer field.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
  • Especially in this trending barrel style, these sweatpants seamlessly upgrade any airport or lounging outfit with a fashion-forward edge that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Guests behave in much the same way, slouching on sofas after a day on the slopes, browsing the art books spread across tables in the main lounge, and helping themselves to something from the cake table.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • More a laundry tote, perhaps, than a proper hamper, but the canvas keeps this from any kind of slouching.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Lying back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20back. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster