Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
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Newcastle and Manchester United now appear to have dropped off that list as a realistic destination — with Chelsea emerging as another major player.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Abrego-Garcia had been an alternate on the flight but moved up on the list as others were dropped off.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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While confirming that on Monday during an appearance on the SEC Network, Sankey couched it with concerns that the CFP selection committee prioritized losses last year, when the SEC had only three teams make the 12-team field.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
4 Mar. 2025
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Although couched in fiery rhetoric, the three-state, four-lawsuit litigation centering on the ACC, two dissatisfied member schools—Florida State and Clemson—and media rights contracts is fundamentally about one thing: money.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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On March 26, shortly after 1 a.m., police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue in Milford on the report of a man sleeping at the wheel.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Other signs of feline love also include sleeping near you; following you everywhere; greeting you at the door; and bringing you presents (like toys or prey).—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the image, Justin — who shares the infant with wife and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber, 28— could be seen reclining on a sofa for a relaxing weekend as the baby snuggled up with his legs resting on his dad's lap.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Artists are centered in the room surrounded by audience members on the same level, who are welcome to recline on floor mats and cushions.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In Family Style, Peter Som serves up large-format Chinese cooking with a global spin that nods to his Bay Area upbringing, with dishes like cacio e pepe sticky rice and sole meunière with fish sauce.—
Jessica Carbone,
Saveur,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tatum, who is likely to earn his fourth consecutive first-team All-NBA nod this season, leads the Celtics in points, rebounds and assists per game and is the league’s fourth-leading scorer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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