Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
Verb
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The arrest slip details that minutes after the incident, staff at Jewish Hospital reported that a man dropped off an infant in the lobby and fled the scene.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Aug. 2025 -
Traffic may be heavy, so dropping off at Columbus Drive or Michigan Avenue might be a better option.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The entire message was couched in the language of patriotism — but a belligerent, us-versus-them version of it.—
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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The honey does an admirable job of couching the rum’s heavy funk.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The Maltipoo sleeps soundly in blankets with a teddy on his first night at home.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Residents pay just over $1,000 per month, sleeping two per room (average rent in the city is at least $3,000 for a one-bedroom).—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The poster stops people from reclining by pressing his hands against their seat.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Other photos included Shane enjoying a spa day, lying outside on the grass, relaxing on the couch, reclining back in a car seat and alongside his dog on a bed.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Ryder also nodded to the iconic character throughout the sequel's press tour.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The ship’s nautical interiors likewise nod to history.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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