as in deceives
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
would I lie to you about that?
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as in lurks
to remain out of sight
paparazzi were lying in wait outside the restaurant, a well-known celebrity hangout
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as in tales
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
he wanted to deny the accusation, but he couldn't tell a lie
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Recent Examples of lies
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Opposite lies a gourmet kitchen with modern appliances and a dining area for entertaining.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
These landscapes may feel untamed, temperamental, and raw, but that’s where their romance lies.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
But the ultimate answer lies at home.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
In southwest Russia, where the border with eastern Ukraine snakes down to the Sea of Azov, lies the city of Rostov-on-Don, which serves as the headquarters of Russia’s Southern Military District.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
That their work lies at the intersection of the stethoscope and the pen.
—Sayantani Dasgupta
february 24, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Behind the sniping lies a broader fight over who sets the rules for an industry built on remixing human work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
While the fate of our Universe may be beyond us to control, the ability to give meaning to our own lives lies within each of us.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Those who support him turn a blind eye to his incessant lies, mistreatment of the media and everyone who opposes him, and his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Any lies will come back to haunt you sooner rather than later.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Newspaper headlines screamed that Welch had called out McCarthy for his cruelty, his ruthlessness and his lies.
—Kristen Monroe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Friendships and couples form only to implode, and eight years’ worth of secrets, lies, and betrayals come to a head in the series finale.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Simple fasting from food can be ruined — rendered not pleasing to Allah — if spoiled by telling lies, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, swearing a false oath, greed or covetousness.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
But the relationship was still based on a lot of lies.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Since his return to office in 2025, this firehose of lies has only accelerated, distorting everything from economic data to constitutional law.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Baggy jeans and shiny boots give a peek into all the chicness that lies beneath.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Opposite lies a gourmet kitchen with modern appliances and a dining area for entertaining.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
These landscapes may feel untamed, temperamental, and raw, but that’s where their romance lies.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
But the ultimate answer lies at home.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
In southwest Russia, where the border with eastern Ukraine snakes down to the Sea of Azov, lies the city of Rostov-on-Don, which serves as the headquarters of Russia’s Southern Military District.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
That their work lies at the intersection of the stethoscope and the pen.
—Sayantani Dasgupta
february 24, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Behind the sniping lies a broader fight over who sets the rules for an industry built on remixing human work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
While the fate of our Universe may be beyond us to control, the ability to give meaning to our own lives lies within each of us.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Ten months earlier, Bush had made the decision to invade Iraq after his administration’s historic campaign of lies convinced the American people that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Those who support him turn a blind eye to his incessant lies, mistreatment of the media and everyone who opposes him, and his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Any lies will come back to haunt you sooner rather than later.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Newspaper headlines screamed that Welch had called out McCarthy for his cruelty, his ruthlessness and his lies.
—Kristen Monroe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Friendships and couples form only to implode, and eight years’ worth of secrets, lies, and betrayals come to a head in the series finale.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Simple fasting from food can be ruined — rendered not pleasing to Allah — if spoiled by telling lies, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, swearing a false oath, greed or covetousness.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
But the relationship was still based on a lot of lies.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Since his return to office in 2025, this firehose of lies has only accelerated, distorting everything from economic data to constitutional law.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lies
Noun
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While the story takes place in contemporary times, some of the characters have extraordinary gifts and tell tall tales of a world beyond the realm of most people.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Its accounts of outsize personalities, judges’ infighting, culturally insensitive photo shoots, manipulative producing, network executives betraying producers who in turn betrayed talent—all of this comes standard with tales from the annals of the entertainment industry.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here are two more stories of the subterranean, one sinister and one salty.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some clients said they were told to make up stories of abuse that became the crux of their lawsuit.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The allegations are a mixture of truth, falsehoods and misdirection.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The images have led to related falsehoods that have spread online in their wake.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her other fibs may be humorous, but the film never mocks her.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
15 Nov. 2025
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These are the silly, inconsequential fibs that affect them and no one else and become an issue only when they get called out by the other ladies.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Trump is just straight-up doling out untruths – and blaming Biden.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Speaking of fairy tales, channel the Magic Mirror from Snow White with dreamy blue nails.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Included in the hundreds of entries are many fairy tales interpreted by floral designs and foliage exhibits including Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, Red Riding Hood, Hansel &.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite a challenging 2025 and ongoing price pressures impacting both retailers and consumers, brands are pushing forward with premium fabrics, new fabrications and more directional design statements.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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The historic firm, based in Osaka, offers classic sweater silhouettes in high-end fabrications crafted from blends of wool, cashmere, silk and different cotton weights in a broad range of intense colors, from classics to brights, that have retailers coming back season after season.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Lies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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