as in short
having relatively little height
the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit
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Recent Examples of low-lying
During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Flash flood water levels may reach areas that rarely or have never flooded before in addition to the threat faced by low-lying areas.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
There was minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas, with water over the roads in some locations.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Flash flood water levels may reach areas that rarely or have never flooded before in addition to the threat faced by low-lying areas.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
There was minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas, with water over the roads in some locations.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
Adjective
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The roster of those who have fallen short magnifies the challenge.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There were little tiny water bubbles around each of them.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gone are most of the toggle switches (and the little safety protrusions that accompanied them) on the dashboard, with the exception of one for changing between drive, reverse, and neutral, plus another to switch between drive modes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nudie Jeans has a big idea for a new small retail concept.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Apr. 2025
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With any luck, a little digestive distress will be just a small trade-off for getting past your illness and feeling like yourself again.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The survey's measure of consumer sentiment dropped to a level lower than at any point during the Great Recession.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trust Is Built In Small Moments Like This For a co-op like Cabot Creamery, maintaining consumer trust means being transparent—even when the stakes are low.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In late spring and early summer, tiny pink or purple flowers appear in clusters that may cover the foliage and attract a variety of pollinators.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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