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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
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For now, Anteotokounmpo, 31, remains coy, his words wrapped in riddles and his intentions couched in caveats, even as ESPN continues to report that a trade (somewhere) is viewed as inevitable and even as the two-time MVP insists that a trade is not his decision.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026 -
This outlook is refreshing, even if it is ultimately couched in fantasy.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Like Cernan on Apollo 17, Aldrin also described seeing flashing lights while trying to sleep.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In addition to the main building, where most guests sleep, the original palace also houses several suites filled with antique furniture and plenty of gild trim, which are available to book for a hefty price tag.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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The horse’s success helped stoke DeVaux’s reputation as an up-and-comer and when people pointed to a female trainer who might break the barrier, plenty nodded at DeVaux.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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My favorite part is infamous flopper LeBron James standing there nodding in approval at everything an irate Austin Reaves is saying like an approving father figure.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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