LYING BACK Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

lying back

verb

present participle of lie back

as in stretching (out)

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Maybe that means kicking back by the pool with a refreshing summer drink in hand or treating yourself to a creative spin on a classic hot dog from one of these five Atlanta spots.

— Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Here’s an outdoor lounge chair that naturally supports kicking back with a matching ottoman.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026

Definition of kicking back

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This can be avoided by squatting, stretching and loosening up your joints before jumping.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Mahayahay Elementary School, located in the province of Davao Occidental, shared footage on social media showing frightened students squatting on the ground and then scurrying away when a canopy roof collapsed during the quake.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

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On property, guests can enjoy lounging on Adirondack chairs around the firepits, playing games of cornhole or backgammon, or simply enjoying the inn's common spaces and reading nooks.

— Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Many people stayed outside in the street, lounging under the shade of trees because the city had shut down.

— NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026

Definition of lounging

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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

Definition of slouching

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lying back

lying (down)

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