Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
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The Loren arranged for Oleander Cycles to drop off and pick up a scooter at the hotel for us, so the process couldn’t have been easier.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025 -
Roman was born in 1942 in a home for unwed mothers and was dropped off at a Dallas orphanage as a child.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But leaders and more centrist Democrats are couching talk about a potential shutdown more carefully, hoping to deflect the blame to Republicans in case federal departments and agencies are shuttered next month.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
11 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article San Diego FC’s season is no longer being couched with qualifiers.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Because mite-resistant flies did not sleep, their oxygen consumption and activity also increased during the night to levels no different from those of control group flies during the day.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Not sleeping well or for long enough directly interferes with memory consolidation, Dr. Blum says.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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The frame is made from a soft velvet fabric that’s extremely comfortable to recline on.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Recline Many ergonomic chairs come with the ability to recline.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Now, the interior design nods to the iconic – and vibrant – graphic designs associated with the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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In a statement, UC Regent Carmen Chu, who chaired the selection committee, nodded toward Milliken’s experiences amid challenging political terrains.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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