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
Even weaker storms can produce excessive rainfall that can flood low-lying areas.
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William B. Davis, New York Times, 27 May 2026
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Flash flooding is possible in urban and low-lying areas across Texas and the Gulf Coast region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Open doors and low-lying windows allow rodents to enter.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
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William B. Davis, New York Times, 27 May 2026
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Flash flooding is possible in urban and low-lying areas across Texas and the Gulf Coast region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Open doors and low-lying windows allow rodents to enter.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
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The Strip’s biggest headliner shows and most of the other marquee resorts are a short walk or quick rideshare away, but many guests end up spending most of their time inside the Cosmopolitan orbit—between restaurants, pools, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Such a short intervening space after emancipation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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More than two months into the season the Red Sox still rank among MLB’s most disappointing clubs, and a wholesale staff purge has done little to change the team’s fortunes.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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But that is likely to matter little in the vote, with the ruling Prosperity Party expected to dominate amid a fragmented opposition and ongoing violence.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Between 48 percent off platform sandals that feel just as cushioned as sneakers, to 60 percent off flexible, low-profile sneakers that’ll never challenge an overpacked suitcase, any of the shoes below will carry you through your summer outings in style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Potential side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, low blood sugar, and, in rare cases, thyroid cancer.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Keep scrolling for tiny travel essentials that'll fit right in your personal item.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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