lie back

verb

Definition of lie backnext
as in to spread (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
  1. kick back
  2. lounge
  3. recline
  4. slouch
  5. squat
  6. straddle
  7. plump
  8. plop
Verb
  • The trip was kicked back to 2024 and delayed again this October because of Hurricane Milton, reinforcing a sentiment among Africans that their continent is still low priority.
    Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • And when you're done cleaning, be sure to kick back and relax fireside with $10 off a tabletop Mesa Solo stove.
    Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of kick back
Verb
  • The Gym People leggings feature thick, stretchy fabric that’s great for workouts, lounging, or running errands.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The four spend their leisurely days lounging by the pool, drinking cocktails and basking in the sun: a postcard ready image of what a multi-ethnic French family can look like.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of lounge
Verb
  • As is the case with most other recumbent trikes, the rider reclines in a padded seat with a backrest.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The headrest has 10 adjustable heights, and the seat reclines to six different positions for the optimal —and safest — fit for each car.
    Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of recline
Verb
  • Recruiters advise paying attention to your facial and body language and refraining from slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake that can convey a lack of confidence.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • In its own Champions League encounter with Bayern's domestic foes Borussia Dortmund, a slouching Madrid went 2-0 down at the Bernabeu before coming back to win 5-2.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • During our first pee break, Emma squatted in a patch of stinging nettles and shot upright again, wincing.
    Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
  • In new viral clips shared to X (formerly Twitter), Swift could be seen walking down the catwalk before squatting down and presenting the hat to Eloise, who was dressed in a sequin jacket and silver dress reminiscent of Swift's tour wardrobe.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of squat
Verb
  • Coal ash from the Powder River Basin, which straddles Wyoming and Montana, has the lowest average concentration of elements but more than 70% can be extracted.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • What Mike loves most are characters who straddle silliness and intelligence.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of straddle
Verb
  • There are few cases of dull, tired skin that The Dewy Cream can't plump back to glowy life.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • On the makeup front, Bobbi Brown’s plumping lip gloss delivers a plusher, glossier pout while an Anastasia Beverly Hills brow kit keeps all brow styles perfectly arched.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of plump
Verb
  • Of course, plop that island somewhere near the Equator and a warm, tingly feeling is almost guaranteed to follow from the radiant sun and swaying palms.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Duccio, on the other hand, pulls Jesus down to earth, plopping him onto the top of a hill that might be found somewhere in Italy.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of plop
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