lie (down)

verb

Definition of lie (down)next
as in to drop off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
  1. drop off
  2. couch
  3. sleep
  4. recline
  5. nod
Verb
  • As the winds dropped off Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Los Angeles ended its red flag warnings but said that elevated to brief critical conditions would linger into Thursday for breezy areas such as southwest Santa Barbara County and the San Gabriel Mountains.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Three from last year dropped off, including theater tycoon Benny Suherman, whose Nusantara Sejahtera Raya, owner of Cinema XXI, the country’s largest cinema chain by number of theaters, took a hit following lower-than-expected revenue in the third quarter.
    Jane Ho, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drop off
Verb
  • Fifth, don’t couch a statement of support in legal-ese.
    Evan Morris, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Watkins offered a similar sentiment, couching it in the language of sports.
    Gena Cox, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of couch
Verb
  • Standard variations on the 650’s interior allow seating for up to 19 and sleeping for 10 in as many as four living areas as well as a galley and two lavatories.
    J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The hotel is now open for guests to experience the unique sensation of sleeping surrounded by world-class ice and snow art.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • In the photo, Kardashian reclined on a furry stool while wearing a green slip with a white trim and a red bow.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Eilish is a little wiped out, reclining under an electric heating pad for period cramps.
    Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of recline
Verb
  • The movie has been named one of American Film Institute’s top 10 films of the year and nabbed three wins at the Cannes Film Festival after its world premiere — including a best actress nod for Gomez, along with costars Karla Sofía Gascón, Adriana Paz and Zoe Saldaña.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Each item in the collection features nods to the dynamic traditions of Nigerian celebrations while seamlessly merging heritage with contemporary elegance, according to a press release.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of nod
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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