LYING BACK Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

lying back

verb

present participle of lie back

as in stretching (out)

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Vikings right tackle Brian O'Neill and left guard Donovan Jackson immediately turned toward the sideline to motion for the medical team, with Murray lying on his side and his legs kicking back and forth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
Downstairs, a dedicated lounge features a multi-screen entertainment setup, creating the perfect spot for game days, movie nights or simply kicking back with family and friends.

— Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of kicking back

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Because of that weakness, opposing defenses have been squatting on Green Bay’s routes, believing their rush would get home on Jordan Love.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The footage, filmed in August at Changlu Tourism and Leisure Park in Guangdong Province, China, and obtained by Newsflare, shows a guest stepping onto a tortoise’s back and squatting on the reptile while holding a child.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of squatting

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Above that, the expansive upper deck offers lounging areas, sunbeds, a bar, and a Jacuzzi.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
If lounging by the water gets old, the resort runs a wide range of complimentary activities, from yoga sessions to an aloe scrub–making class.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of lounging

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California shouldn’t be complacent, but the state isn’t slouching on preparation, or resolve.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Sporting a salt-and-pepper beard, Badio appeared frail during Monday’s proceedings, slouching to one side in his wheelchair.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of slouching

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lying back

lying (down)

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