as in short
having relatively little height
only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts
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Recent Examples of low-slung
The low-slung lakefront residence—once known as the John M. and Elizabeth Bates House No. 4—was the penultimate commission of Wade Hampton Pipes, a pivotal voice in Oregon’s Arts and Crafts movement.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Thong straps attached to, or peeking out from, low-slung coverups and lounge pants (Oh Polly) was also a popular version of the look.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 3 June 2025
The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Finally, like the previous, pre-facelift iteration, the Vantage’s low-slung driving position and spacious interior dimensions make for excellent overall comfort, particularly for folks above six-feet tall.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Thong straps attached to, or peeking out from, low-slung coverups and lounge pants (Oh Polly) was also a popular version of the look.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 3 June 2025
The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Finally, like the previous, pre-facelift iteration, the Vantage’s low-slung driving position and spacious interior dimensions make for excellent overall comfort, particularly for folks above six-feet tall.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-slung
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For that reason, cities with the shortest commute times contribute to top job market rankings in SmartAssets' study.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Portland made headlines last week after deciding to part ways with president Inky Son less than three months after she was hired, underlining the risk of short launch timelines for newcomers.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Presidents have relatively little influence on oil and gasoline prices generally.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Taylor, meanwhile, became a meme at the end of last year as fans couldn’t get enough of her performance as Young Nessarose, Elphaba’s little sister, in Wicked.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Al Bello/Getty Images Outside of the Giants' organization, expectations are low.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Does the Trump administration really want to sink that low?—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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The veteran would be a small upgrade in the outfield for the Padres.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Balancing the emotional effort of connecting on a dating app, building a relationship, and being there for your kid (or kids) is no small feat.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-slung. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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