lying (down)

present participle of lie (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying (down)
sleeping
Verb
  • The campaign reprises and expands the concept of the collection’s look book images unveiled earlier this year, which saw Michele’s tribe pictured on a bed, mainly sleeping but also occasionally playing the guitar, doing a crossword puzzle, taking selfies or having a snack.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Despite vacationing on a luxury yacht, Bronwyn spent the night sleeping on a pool chair on the deck rather than spending the night having to share a bed with Britani.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Lying (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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