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
The fort stood high above the river, where fearsome artillery was able to turn back the Union gunboats that had pounded low-lying Fort Henry into submission.
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Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
Areas north of Llano along Texas 16 toward Cherokee are showing good color, along with low-lying areas and spots near water, like the edges of the Colorado River at Turkey Bend and Muleshoe Bend Recreation Areas.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
This elegant tree thrives in low-lying areas where water tends to accumulate.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
Areas north of Llano along Texas 16 toward Cherokee are showing good color, along with low-lying areas and spots near water, like the edges of the Colorado River at Turkey Bend and Muleshoe Bend Recreation Areas.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
This elegant tree thrives in low-lying areas where water tends to accumulate.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for low-lying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
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Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi Even if not a huge art buff, take the five minutes to wander to the Contarelli chapel inside this small catholic church which is just a short stroll from the Pantheon.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s why Mack is reluctant to hazard a guess as to how many more wins this could mean this season for the Royals, who are seeking to get back to the postseason after falling short last year in the wake of their 2024 breakthrough.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Residents in the San Gabriel Valley are contending with a dramatic surge in black flies, a painful little pest known for biting around the eyes and necks of people and pets.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Plus, little baby leaves are thinner.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some of the district's smallest elementary schools now serve only a couple of hundred students, limiting available resources.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Higher bond yields ripple through all kinds of credit markets, making everything from mortgages to small-business loans more expensive.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Customers in Upper Chichester, Lower Chichester, Marcus Hook and Twin Oaks, might experience low to no water pressure as the main break affects the area.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The plot pivots on tiny gestures involving matters of life and death.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each impact steals a tiny bit of the spacecraft’s speed, pushing it a smidgen closer to Earth.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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