Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying back
Verb
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Instead, the board opts for the happy-go-lucky concert attendee kicking back a beer or two as its foil to scary THC use.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026 -
There’s nothing wrong with spending your vacation at the beach, on a shopping spree in Paris or New York, or kicking back at a fishing cabin.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Vonn disclosed the injury a day after posting a video of herself squatting with a barbell in the gym.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The man filming later walks into the parking lot, where body after body has been laid out on the asphalt with family members either standing or squatting nearby.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The contrast piping detail gives it something structured for the lounging expert, and takes the robe from being a symbol of laziness to a symbol of sustained self-care.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 Feb. 2026
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The pieces are made of a soft, wrinkle-resistant material that’s comfortable for traveling or lounging at home.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Interiors strike a balance between upscale chic—with slouching sofas and armchairs upholstered in a lilac linen that references blooms that peek out around the property—and exceedingly minimal, with modern fireplaces and infinity pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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With its stable, upright backrest, the seat discourages slouching, but also has enough give for comfortably sitting hour after hour.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Lying back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20back. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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