Synonyms of lie low

lie low

phrase

as in hide

to remain out of sight

The thief decided to lie low after a string of crimes.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hide
• lurk
• lie
• sit tight
• hole up
• repose
• sneak
• skulk
• evade
• avoid
• elude
• slink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appear
• come out
• show up
• materialize
• turn up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lie low

While still on the scene — every on-the-run criminal’s favorite place to lie low, a Kohl’s parking lot — the cops explained that the license plates on Feder’s Range Rover had been reported stolen by a dealership in Los Angeles. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026

The suit, covered by major news media this week, was their latest salvo after months of lying low. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Video

Lay vs. Lie

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.