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
  • Celebrities kicked back and sipped on bubbly from Moët & Chandon, perused through Robb Report‘s curated high-end gift bag, and laughed at each other’s expense as they were roasted by host and comedian Nikki Glaser.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez kicked back on his yacht there to kick off the new year, shortly after celebrating her 55th birthday on board.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of kick back
Verb
  • Crocodiles lounged in the shallows, their eyes glinting when headlamps were shined their way.
    Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Amazon Essentials Crop Pullover Hoodie Comfortably lounge around the airport or plane in this Amazon Essentials hoodie.
    Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of lounge
Verb
  • This Year Several Reddit users sided with the traveler in the comments section of the post, stating that it should be expected that people recline their seats on airplanes.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • There's only one air travel debate that's as divisive as window or aisle, and that's the issue of reclining.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recline
Verb
  • Poor posture, such as slouching or hunching, can give the impression of low energy, lack of focus, or disengagement.
    Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Buy now: Elite 5 Brush Set on Artis and Amazon Theragun Pro Plus Thanks to office chairs, long commutes, slouching phone usage, overly-enthusiastic gym time, and too-heavy backpacks, tote bags, and grocery hauls, everyone in this modern world probably needs a massage.
    Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • In far-right media, Syrians were accused of squatting in Turkish people’s homes, of looting shops and of stealing humanitarian aid.
    Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Blewett said sometimes squatting can be understandable.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of squat
Verb
  • Merton Council approved the AELTC’s plans October 2023, but they were rejected by Wandsworth Council (the club straddles both areas) a month later.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The epicenter was about 50 miles northeast of Mt. Everest, which straddles the border.
    Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of straddle
Verb
  • This is thanks to its slew of powerhouse ingredients, which include seven types of hyaluronic acid for thorough hydration, as well as lipids and collagen proteins that plump the skin and improve its texture.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Available in 28 shades, this buildable foundation is crafted to plump the skin and diminish the look of fine lines and pores.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of plump
Verb
  • The embryos sense the vibrations of the snake slithering around them and can plop out of their eggs early to escape a possible pounce.
    Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Just plop your aligners or retainer in there, walk away to do the rest of your routine and come back to clean, clear plastic.
    Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of plop
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