LOW-LYING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

low-lying

adjective

ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ

Definition of low-lying

as in short

having relatively little height the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit

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Recent Examples of low-lying At 17 feet, low-lying areas not protected by levees begin to flood. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 Kelly hopes hundreds of residents living in low-lying areas will consider evacuating. — Matthew Mulligan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026 There is a coastal flood advisory for Volusia County, with minor to moderate flooding possible in low-lying lots, parks, docks and roadways near the shoreline and along the Intracoastal. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Crews are also preparing for potential problems on the low-lying and flood-prone Hudson line. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-lying

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Adjective

Its aim is to make rail practical for shipments that are often moved by trucks because conventional freight trains are less flexible on shorter routes.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Smith turned two short catches into dazzling scores, and Sayin connected with tight ends Nate Roberts and Mason Williams for TDs as the Buckeyes (5-1, 3-0 Big Ten) opened a 31-10 halftime lead despite some sloppy moments.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of short

Adjective

While her work regularly brings her into close proximity with children, Uta has little interest in starting a family of her own.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
His viewing has little to do with finance, ranging from 1950s commercials to Uzbekistan’s version of America’s Got Talent.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of little

Adjective

There’s also a small but well-equipped 24-hour gym, a sauna, steam rooms, and a Jacuzzi area with daybeds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
In a small Idaho town, a young mother is accused of killing her young twins.

— Glenn Thrush Eric Schmitt Liam Stack Tim Balk, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

Budgets have tightened and commissioners have retreated to the familiar — backing low-cost dramas and safe-bet crime formats.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
However, the 98,701 figure is the lowest since 1967, when 94,778 arrests were made nationwide, according to Border Patrol data.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

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