LYING BACK Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

lying back

verb

present participle of lie back

as in stretching (out)

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The menu, including Pickleball Palomas and other cocktails, is meant for kicking back at the pool before or after hitting the town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Today's Walmart Deals of the Day are all about kicking back with epic discounts on gear that give your relaxation routine a serious boost.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of kicking back

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The group has had community trapping parties and is even starting an app to locate these squatting rodents.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Half were male in aura, squatting with their long lenses and beckoning confidence, always ready to pontificate, and the other half were female, a demure box into which a slide could be slipped, bringing the room to life.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Oct. 2026

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There are also three on-site dipping pools ranging in temperature, perfect for lounging about and taking in the sights of the nearby Looking Glass Arch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of lounging

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The boys with their pimply faces, kicking balls or slouching against redbrick walls, their hands thrust deep into their pockets.

— Oscar Schwartz, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
And the speakers aren't slouching either—they're boosted with Bose's own sound technology.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of slouching

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lying back

lying (down)

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