lying (down)

Definition of lying (down)next
present participle of lie (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying (down)
sleeping
Verb
  • Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The suspect was stuck in the shoulder while a stray bullet grazed a sleeping 71-year-old in a near by home.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Lying (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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