lies (down)

present tense third-person singular of lie (down)

Example Sentences

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
  • Nomadnest Modern Tiny House on Wheels Nomadnest’s Modern Tiny House on Wheels sleeps up to six people for a comfortable, spacious twist on tiny living.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Not so in this jaw-dropping A-frame that sleeps 10 of your luckiest pals.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Brown and Harbour have earned two Emmy noms each, with Harbour and Ryder also garnering Golden Globe nods.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Grammys 2026 surprise nominees Katseye From reality competition show to a pair of Grammy nods, the sextet known by their single monikers (Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae) has charted an unlikely journey.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Lies (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies%20%28down%29. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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