LIES Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

lies 1 of 3

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of lie

as in deceives

to make a statement one knows to be untrue would I lie to you about that?

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lies

2 of 3

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of lie

as in leads

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the train tracks lie just over that hill

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as in is

to occupy a place or location I left the book lying on the counter

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as in lurks

to remain out of sight paparazzi were lying in wait outside the restaurant, a well-known celebrity hangout

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lies

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noun

plural of lie

as in tales

a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive he wanted to deny the accusation, but he couldn't tell a lie

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Recent Examples of lies

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This is changing with the increasing importance of space from a military standpoint, but for most presidents civil space lies fairly low on the priority list. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026 Yet perhaps Gothenburg’s biggest advantage as a destination lies just beyond the center. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Tiny Tect Tiny Houses Adjacent to the kitchen lies the bathroom, which has a shower, sink, and a choice of a composting or a standard flush toilet. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 One of the most significant sources of the settlement’s power lies outside of these restrictions, in its promise of ongoing oversight by a third-party auditor. — Nathaniel Lubin, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026 There lies an opportunity – while telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope see narrow fields very deeply, Roman will be able to see much larger fields. — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 But behind the ride’s legendary reputation lies a troubling record of serious injuries, a CNN investigation has found. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The joy of his songs, the counterargument to their pain, lies within the melodies. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 At the core of the observatory lies the Optical Telescope Assembly. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Noun

From February 2022 until they were arrested on Monday, Love and Chan solicited money from women in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho through lies and misrepresentations, according to the United States Attorney’s Office in Portland. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The film follows an 11-year-old boy who exploits his brother’s tragic death to fight his father and his community, until his lies expose the hypocrisy and corruption beneath a seemingly moral society. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Their lawsuit against Jones and the 2022 verdict marked the first time he was held financially liable for peddling lies about the massacre, claiming it was faked by the government to tighten gun laws. — Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Further in lies a kitchen with parquet flooring, an Esmeralda marble island, and contrasting brass finishes. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026 Says strange things and has funny little mannerisms, but within lies a devastatingly sharp mind which can produce something special that people will be talking about for years. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 This is one truth that never has aligned with the lies peddled by those who hope to turn children’s sports into a battleground. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 While Chris publicly pleaded for his family’s safe return, investigators uncovered a web of lies, including his affair with a co-worker and the couple’s mounting marital strain. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Lindsay Clancy defense wants influencer to expose hospital ‘lies’ as judge warns ‘this is not Tripadvisor’. — FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lies

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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.

— Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

Definition of deceives

Verb

San Diego leads Arizona by a half-game in the race for the National League’s final wild-card spot.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Norman, who also leads a host of gloriously entertaining tours around London and beyond, built this show around the same idea — that even the driest elements of history become much more fun when everyone is invited to join in.

— Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of leads

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The highway to get there is a single-lane road for miles and miles and miles, and there’s sagebrush all around.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
There is a lot riding on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech here Friday morning at the Fed’s storied annual retreat in the Tetons.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of is

Verb

Enjoy this underappreciated gem—just beware the Frogman, who lurks in Stephen’s mind and on every page.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
But a bigger story lurks deeper in Tuesday’s numbers that could spell trouble for Republicans in November.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lurks

Noun

In forums on Reddit, women share tales of having perimenopause and menopause symptoms misdiagnosed or dismissed as mental health disorders, early-onset dementia, or autoimmune issues, resulting in months or years of unnecessary testing.

— Yulin Hswen, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Vedder’s elliptical tales of adolescent trauma were a perfect fit with music that blended classic-rock tropes (especially McCready’s solos) with punk energy, grunge guitar tones and the groove-heavy vibe of early-Nineties alt-rock.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tales

Verb

Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of goes

Verb

The InnoAsia Startup Demo Jam sits at the center of the first track, with nine companies, drawn from the open call and international partner recommendations, pitching AI, virtual production and digital-asset technologies to investors and buyers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Because this threshold sits far beyond the operational temperatures of the core, the coolant cannot flash into steam.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

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