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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying (down)
sleeping
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Maintain local control, protect public spaces and stop criminalizing people for sleeping outside when no safe alternative exists.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026 -
Premium and economy passengers will also still be required to purchase an actual seat, with these sleeping pods instead being available for an additional session fee of NZ$495 (about $280 per session).—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Lying (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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