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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie (down)
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If Mihailovic makes the USMNT roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer, the Rapids cannot drop off a cliff when that time comes.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025 -
Donations at the North Aurora Goddard School can be dropped off at the building at 301 Miller Drive.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Campus antisemitism Some of the coming crackdown will be couched as a reaction to campus antisemitism.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Tender, juicy chicken breasts are couched in a savory, creamy sauce.—
Giovanna Vazquez,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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For example, twitching was one side effect of the drug, but the patients slept under heavy blankets.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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With most of these tech finds, the products usually run out pretty fast, so don't sleep on the decision - add it to your cart, pay, and wait for delivery.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, for this individual, the process requires being reclined.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2025
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Fans recline on artificial grass and soft surfaces, sipping beer and cocktails all afternoon and evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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MacMahon, on a dual Zoom with his collaborator, nods in agreement.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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By just expressing interest in the discussion, nodding their heads, vocalizing, saying 'tell me more,' making eye contact — that lubricates the wheels of communication.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Lie (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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