lie with

verb

lay with; lain with; lying with; lies with

1

—used to say who has the blame or responsibility for something

Responsibility for the accident lies with the company.

2

literary : to have sex with (someone)

when he first lay with her

Examples of lie with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For now, Beyer said, the best chance of halting construction likely lies with the Vietnam veterans' lawsuit. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

The answer to your question, and road trip dreams, just may lie with a Londoner named Kevin. — Iain MacAuley, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

With all eyes around the world on Iran’s next steps, amid questions over whether the regime will fall or survive, Gharaei says the ultimate interpretation of the film lies with the spectator. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

The Editorial Board is correct to argue that the ultimate responsibility for kids’ online safety lies with parents. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2026

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Lay vs. Lie

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