Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
Verb
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Defamation concerns false statements that are couched as factual and objective.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025 -
These reflections, too, would then be couched in a language too confusing for most readers to understand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others are sleeping, huddled in doorways to keep warm and safe.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Another feature that’s worth highlighting is the 129 square-foot sleeping loft that can accommodate a bed, small nightstands, floating shelves, and even a houseplant or two.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An adjustable bed frame allows sleepers to incline and recline the angle of their mattress.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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All Qantas business-class seats recline into a fully flat bed and have direct aisle access.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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James, wearing a similar outfit as the last time, nods.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Both Lorde and Bon Iver have received Grammy nods for album of the year in the past, and with Virgin and Sable, Fable as potential contenders this year, Stack may wind up on the shortlist for producer of the year, non-classical.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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