What does the cryptic crossword clue "Possibly lying at home, seeing what's before me (9)" mean?

The definition is "Possibly lying". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="at home") + SINCE (synonym="seeing") + RE (synonym="the note before ‘me’") = INSINCERE; definition: "Possibly lying" The answer is INSINCERE.

Possibly lying at home, seeing what's before me (9)

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