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
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Officials urged beachgoers not to park in low-lying areas.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The highest risk for coastal flooding will be near low-lying areas of Long Beach.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Officials urged beachgoers not to park in low-lying areas.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The highest risk for coastal flooding will be near low-lying areas of Long Beach.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
Adjective
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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The tears weren't solely a result of coming up short at another major, but more so about the message his dad shared with him after Burns' Sunday surge up the leader board came up just short.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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There, officers found the little girl with severe, life-threatening injuries.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, the central bank has little influence over home loan rates.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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After selling baklava at the Stock Show, the Unlus rented their first resraurant space in a small Eighth Avenue food hall.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Virgo moon asks you to focus on the small tasks.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The proposal was designed to help stabilize the state budget and eliminate a structural deficit through July 2028, while also protecting smaller businesses with lower tax liability.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The tiny female hippo is already drawing comparisons to the beloved Moo Deng, the Thai baby pygmy hippo who became a global sensation in 2024.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Hopefully, this will help determine whether they’re sparked by an eruption from a single neutron star, or when two of these tiny but massive bodies collide.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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