as in to spread (out)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
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Here, several distinct sitting areas seem ideal for kicking back with some wine—the entire growing process visible from just beyond the rim of your glass.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025 -
Despite the modernity, the space has inviting and homey details, like plush throw pillows, deep armchairs, and tons of coffee table books, allowing guests to kick back and admire their surroundings.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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The corridor was branded as the 16th Street Mall and designed to compete with suburban development, a place to shop, dine, lounge around or walk to work.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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The boat staff is congenial and knowledgeable, so don’t hesitate to ask it about island history or to take a picture of you and your crew lounging on the deck.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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On a recent trip to Thailand, our travel expert included all the classics, such as Wat Pho, the temple that houses the 45 meter reclining Buddha, but also made sure to include a bike trip to Bang Krachao (known as Bangkok’s Green Lung).—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Most people don’t have perfectly sized desks to sit at when reclining on their sofas and playing games on the TV.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Correct Your Posture Bad posture, especially slouching or jutting your head forward, can put excess strain on your jaw and neck muscles.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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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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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
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The body of water straddles the border between Albania and North Macedonia, and it’s surrounded by ancient villages, rolling hills, and beaches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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In one picture, which was seemingly snapped in the parking lot of MetLife Stadium, Michele smiles and straddles Groff, who holds on to her and playfully sticks his tongue out.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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This hybrid of tinted serum and blush contains niacinamide, jojoba oil, and watermelon extract to hydrate and plump the skin while also providing a lovely rosy glow.—
Audrey Noble,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
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Formulated with pea sprout extract, red clover extract, and a patented biomimetic peptide, this combo plumps up fine or thinning strands while gently cleansing and conditioning.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
25 May 2025
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Especially not Jackson’s parents, Pam (Sissy Spacek, whose character’s own past background reveals stark parallels to Grace’s current one) and Harry (Nick Nolte, rattled by dementia and also plopped into this movie pointlessly).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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The studio space, Hoult remembers, was largely covered by shade, but Corenswet found the one bright spot to plop his chair.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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