as in to spread (out)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie back
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When not making phone calls or taking part in a Zoom call, the wearer of the ADAPT E1 can kick back and enjoy some music or a podcast.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025 -
Warm weather is on its way, and unwinding around swimming pools and fire pits is so much more enjoyable with comfy, sturdy outdoor seating to kick back in.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The low-slung wood frame just begs to be lounged upon, while the white water-resistant cushions add a clean finish.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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The clip starts with Smith lounging in a Thai hotel swimming pool.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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An adjustable bed frame allows sleepers to incline and recline the angle of their mattress.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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In our era of ballooning pant legs and reclining theater seats, as Brooklyn pantries overflow with Wegmans bulk and Cybertrucks tear through Tribeca, one feature of the cityscape has been slimming down: the balcony.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
24 Feb. 2025
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Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The gentleman was none other than Benito, also known as Bad Bunny, casually slouching towards the front row at Calvin Klein.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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In May 2024, there were nearly 500 cases of squatting in the Dallas-Fort Worth area alone, according to state Senator Paul Bettencourt, a Republican.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Digest Today French police began forcibly evacuating squatting migrants from a digital and media art center, the Gaîté Lyrique, in Paris.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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But George Foreman’s grill straddled two weight-loss trends: the fat-free movement, where fats and oils and flavor were considered toxic substances, and the growing Atkins all-protein diet.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2025
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Dropping weekly with guests that straddle the worlds of sport and culture, FREEAgent will focus on high-profile names who work behind the scenes and do not often speak publicly yet still wield widespread influence in their industry.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
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Catch up quick: Last legislative session, the Legislature plumped up its Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program from $45 million in 2022-23 to $200 million in the current two-year budget.—
Asher Price,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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These formulas cleanse the scalp of buildup (a major cause of flat hair, by the way) while plumping strands with conditioning ingredients like hydrating vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, essentially acting as cheat codes for fuller hair straight out of the 90s.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2025
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There’s a smattering of hotels, inns, and motels in the area, but rental houses—either plopped directly on the shore or located within easy walking distance of one of more than 40 public beach-access points—are the primary draw.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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The fact the third entry of the Paddington Cinematic Universe doesn’t feel like one more shameless corporate product plopped off a kid’s-movie assembly line would be victory enough.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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