lies (down)

Definition of lies (down)next
present tense third-person singular of lie (down)
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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
  • With its iconic buildings, excellent shopping, and decadent dining, there’s no shortage of things to do in the city that never sleeps.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
  • Filming has begun on the third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise in the city that never sleeps.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The mural in Castle Rock nods to Colorado's 150th anniversary celebration.
    Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • Overhead, a sculptural canopy nods to the winery’s iconic arch, tying together open-air tasting spaces, terraces, and gathering areas that keep the vineyards constantly in view.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
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“Lies (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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