lies (down)

Definition of lies (down)next
present tense third-person singular of lie (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lies (down)
Verb
  • Instead, the playbook is straightforward – identify a problem, then propose an overly restrictive governing scheme that couches the political favoritism as a beneficial expansion of the regulatory state.
    Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • When someone with sleep apnea sleeps on their back, there’s a risk of their airways collapsing, which can impede their ability to breathe, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • For anyone who works night shifts, has young children who nap during the day or simply sleeps better in a completely dark room, blackout curtains can make a meaningful difference.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Bailey Sullivan of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio was nominated in the Emerging Chef category, while both Norman Fenton of Cariño and Jacob Potashnick of Feld nabbed nods for Best Chef, Great Lakes.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Whispers ripple in astonishment, and nods of approval are seen throughout the audience.
    Zoe Bahjat, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Lies (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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