Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
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In temperatures above 90°F, peppers, squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers drop off their flowers and even undeveloped fruit.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025 -
The church said donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, June 27, at Luxia River East, 336 Oakhurst Scenic Drive in Fort Worth.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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When Republicans pass the laws people are fleeing, it’s sometimes couched in religious terms.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
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Though couched in adulatory language, the letter presents a vision of AI governance that differs from Trump’s current approach.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Alex was on his phone and computer constantly, never sleeping.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Nannies sleeping at their employers’ houses Susan, an immigrant from Guatemala, has been a nanny for 18 years.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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Relax mode reclines your seat and fills the screen with soothing landscapes and sounds.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Finally, there’s the sweetest design, with Halsey reclining on a floating half-moon as two of the dancers do a romantic pas de deux.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Acuña nodded in approval and pointed toward Sanoja, saluting the defensive wizardry.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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The day before their anniversary, the couple attended the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards together in Santa Monica, Calif. — and Annon appeared to nod to the couple’s milestone in a white dress.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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