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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
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Perhaps a book that couched Castaneda’s story more deeply in the context of the ’70s counterculture and the nature of cults past and present would make his story clearer.
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Another helpful exercise, McCoy says, is to couch potentially thorny or negative interactions in the context of an overall positive situation.
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Adjoining rooms sleep up to six and feature sitting rooms, sleeper sofas, and private balconies.
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Governments backing such measures point to a growing body of research linking certain patterns of social media use to mental-health problems, body-image concerns, cyberbullying and sleep disruption among young people.
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There’s no room to recline your seat and the constant line for the bathroom — not to mention the smell — can be overwhelming.
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With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.
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The interior decor nods to a nautical theme, with a whiskey lounge and the option for patio seating.
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The others have all won multiple All-Star nods.
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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