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
Urban flooding also disproportionately impacts Black neighborhoods, which tend to exist in low-lying areas or in neighborhoods without the green spaces that would normally absorb water.
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Sacoby Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
Mill Street in Westport, a low-lying area of the historic neighborhood, has flooded many times over the years.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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Sacoby Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
Mill Street in Westport, a low-lying area of the historic neighborhood, has flooded many times over the years.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
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Momager Kris Jenner joined her daughter, who also showcased a different hair look with a short bob and bangs.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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And its other selections all boast skill sets that can help the team in the short and long term.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The hearts and minds of Braves players were on Bobby Cox on a sunny evening at Dodger Stadium before the middle game of a three-game series against the Dodgers — a game that meant very little, considering the news of the day.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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The peas themselves are piled like cabochons over a thin pastry shell, dressed in a tart citrus vinaigrette and studded with slivers of pickled shallots that deliver bracing little sparks of brine against the crisp sweetness of the legumes.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 One small fix today could make everything run better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Cloudflare projected revenue of $664 million to $665 million for the second quarter, which was lower than the $666 million Wall Street anticipated.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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That is why trust in public health is at an all-time low.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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One new study looked at how the coloring of microplastics – the tiny bits of plastics found everywhere from our rivers to our brains – may actually be helping increase temperatures.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The lab didn't take DNA samples from each fish, which can be done by clipping off a tiny bit of one fin.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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