as in to spread (out)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
Verb
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In season 3, spa manager Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell) kicks back with a copy of Thomas Erikson’s Surrounded by Narcissists.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025 -
Mini cocktails are also available for that kick back to work.—
Bar One Lounge ,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Adorned with crocheted edges and festive tassels, this sunny hammock will be the best place to lounge on a lazy afternoon or stargaze on clear summer nights.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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In the image, Justin — who shares the infant with wife and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber, 28— could be seen reclining on a sofa for a relaxing weekend as the baby snuggled up with his legs resting on his dad's lap.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Artists are centered in the room surrounded by audience members on the same level, who are welcome to recline on floor mats and cushions.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But speaking of slouching, the Z13 will not feel light in your bag.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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In May 2024, there were nearly 500 cases of squatting in the Dallas-Fort Worth area alone, according to state Senator Paul Bettencourt, a Republican.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Digest Today French police began forcibly evacuating squatting migrants from a digital and media art center, the Gaîté Lyrique, in Paris.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Elmhirst has directed two other film projects that have also straddled both film and art spaces.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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While his music has often straddled the line between pop and jazz, these days, he’s found a home primarily on the latter’s charts, and especially on those focused on the more traditional end of the spectrum.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The best volumizing shampoos can restore bounce, plumping up your strands by removing the product buildup that’s weighing things down.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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That, along with tripeptides and marine glycoprotein, floods my skin with hydration and noticeably plumps my skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fan Fest unites all The Big 12 Fan Fest is plopped in-between T-Mobile Center and Power & Light District’s KC Live!—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
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There’s a smattering of hotels, inns, and motels in the area, but rental houses—either plopped directly on the shore or located within easy walking distance of one of more than 40 public beach-access points—are the primary draw.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Lie back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20back. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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