as in to spread (out)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
Verb
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And this chaise lounge will be the ultimate spot to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun in style.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
17 May 2025 -
Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer and gives us a little extra time to kick back with a book.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The group exchanged stories and lounged until 3 a.m. Jordan Collins bought a ticket for storytelling at Jai after hearing about it on Inm’s social media.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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He could also be seen climbing and lounging in trees placed inside his room.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The backrest reclines to five different angles, and, set all the way back, the chaise can accommodate the full body of someone who’s up to six feet, four inches tall.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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The chairs fully recline and can be locked in an upright or laid back position, ensuring safety and stability.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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As a clerk called his name during a roll call vote on an amendment, Moore was snoozing -- slouched in his seat, eyes peacefully closed.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
14 May 2025
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Craig slouches through the world in schlumpy mud-colored gear.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The 6-foot-6 1/2, 345-pounder casually squatted 600 pounds a month ago.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The former Maryland standout squatted 665 pounds and power cleaned 365, according to Feldman.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The 400-acre amusement park that straddles the border of North and South Carolina in Charlotte and Fort Mill, S.C., also has two additions opening in the children’s area of the park.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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The actor has charm to spare, chemistry with leading lady Alexis Floyd and has given his alter ego a cocksure swagger that neatly straddles the line between confident and obnoxious.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
18 May 2025
Verb
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But TikTokers aren’t the only ones hooked on the lip plumping product because Sarah Jessica Parker just entered the chat.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
19 May 2025
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The tape traps moisture, temporarily plumping the skin.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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But rather than making any attempt to stay dry — taking shoes or socks off, rolling up his pants — Finau plopped himself in the water, got set and hit a 63-yard pitch into the fairway.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Then she’s plopped into this garden club with three people who become friends — maybe the first real friends she’s ever had — and they all get roped into this crazy, mostly accidental murder.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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