Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
Verb
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Kocurek’s praise wasn’t couched, however.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026 -
It’s almost always couched in aspirational terms.—
Joshua Rivera,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Adjoining rooms sleep up to six and feature sitting rooms, sleeper sofas, and private balconies.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 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
Verb
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The interior decor nods to a nautical theme, with a whiskey lounge and the option for patio seating.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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The others have all won multiple All-Star nods.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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