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
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
King tides combined with heavy rain flooded low-lying areas across the Bay Area over the weekend, with Marin County experiencing some of the most severe impacts.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Dec. 2025
Vietnamese authorities have ordered mass evacuations from low-lying coastal areas in the path of Typhoon Kalmaegi, the 13th to hit Vietnam this year.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
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Ehrlich noted the short careers for college athletes and wondered whether a union for collective bargaining is even possible.—
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This short-sleeve pullover top is paired with a wide-leg pant to keep me cozy just about wherever my day takes me.—
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In contrast to the surge in opioid fatality numbers of the past decade, deaths attributable to cocaine have shown little increase.—
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Houston’s defensive prowess was on display on each snap as Rodgers was left with little to no time to make a decision.—
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
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In fact, sometimes smaller heaters can match or outperform larger units, depending on their design.—
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There’s a reason the brand’s clothing and accessories are always going viral, and now’s the time to take advantage of the low prices.—
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The Trojans were without 6-foot-1 starting guard Kennedy Smith, who is currently day-to-day with a lower leg injury, for the third game in a row.—
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The tiny congregation isn’t sure when, or even if, a new church will be built, but an unconventional plan is afoot to raise the bell tower again, this time as a beacon for the valley.—
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In one photo, the pop star posed in the tiniest green butterfly wing print bikini by Rat & Boa, which came with a matching cover-up.—
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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