as in short
having relatively little height
the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit
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Recent Examples of low-lying
During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
During heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding is heightened, especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Eliminate standing water and low-lying areas in your yard.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
During heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding is heightened, especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Eliminate standing water and low-lying areas in your yard.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
Adjective
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Anyone hoping to see intricate short passing has been sorely disappointed thus far.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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An affordable wellness retreat typically falls in the budget-to-mid-range tier, roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, or under $500 per night for shorter trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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There, officers found the little girl with severe, life-threatening injuries.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, the central bank has little influence over home loan rates.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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After selling baklava at the Stock Show, the Unlus rented their first resraurant space in a small Eighth Avenue food hall.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Virgo moon asks you to focus on the small tasks.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The proposal was designed to help stabilize the state budget and eliminate a structural deficit through July 2028, while also protecting smaller businesses with lower tax liability.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The tiny female hippo is already drawing comparisons to the beloved Moo Deng, the Thai baby pygmy hippo who became a global sensation in 2024.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Hopefully, this will help determine whether they’re sparked by an eruption from a single neutron star, or when two of these tiny but massive bodies collide.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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