Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
Verb
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Route 3 will operate on its regular schedule and drop off in front of the stadium.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025 -
Sandy Weill, who retired as Citigroup CEO in 2003 and as chairman in 2006 and dropped off Forbes’ billionaires list in 2022 as a result of his charitable giving, is now age 92 and devoting most of his time to philanthropy via he and Joan’s $425 million (assets) charitable foundation.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Carrie Underwood also stepped outside her comfort zone, hesitantly providing critical feedback (but always couching it with praise, of course).—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Trump responded with a social media post that, although couched in his characteristically unconventional terms, offered an off-ramp from the crisis.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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The villas, which are smart, modern, white structures with pools, sleep two to eight.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Innerspring, hybrid and gel foam mattresses all provide breathable space to let your body cool while sleeping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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See it In Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, workers discovered a collection of gold, silver and bronze items hidden beneath a reclining Buddha statue at Wat Dhammachak Semaram temple.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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In his final post, Whyte reclined in a striped blue beach chair and panned the camera up to reveal the crowd of beachgoers behind him and his pastel pink swimsuit.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Inside, the vibe exudes calm, with seafoam-toned booths, gleaming Greek marble, Venetian plaster walls, custom chandeliers, olive tree accents, and striking ancient urns that nod to the restaurant’s heritage.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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My brother nods his head slowly, Spanish rolling easily off the tongue, a small token the islands gave him for playing baseball with them in the summer.—
Natalie Guerrero
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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