lying-in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying-in
Noun
  • Alcatraz prison embodied terror, isolation and despair, where hardened criminals faced relentless confinement on a desolate rock surrounded by icy, inescapable waters.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
  • The central function of the judiciary, in all places, is the protection of individuals against arbitrary confinement by the executive.
    George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Cameron and Gallagher welcomed their son on June 25 after revealing their pregnancy in late March.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • Pregnant people can also receive an RSV vaccine between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 July 2025
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“Lying-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying-in. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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