lying (down)

present participle of lie (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying (down)
sleeping
Verb
  • There are two sleeping areas in the Berra.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The photo shows the dog curled up onto a pillow, sleeping soundly and securely.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Lying (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20%28down%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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