low-lying

adjective

ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ How to pronounce low-lying (audio)
Definition of low-lyingnext
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 The largest tracts lie in southern Miami-Dade County, where low-lying coastal wetlands once connected Biscayne Bay to the Everglades and provided a steady flow of clean freshwater to freshen the bay. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Flooding is possible along small streams and creeks, as well as in neighborhoods, low-lying areas, underpasses and on roadways with poor drainage. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026 Its turbo tool attachment lifts fur from upholstery and curtains, while its 9-foot telescoping wand reaches dust bunnies hiding under low-lying furniture. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Minor coastal flooding is possible in low-lying areas in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with the highest risk on south-facing beaches, in the evenings, starting Monday through Wednesday, the weather service said. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-lying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
  1. short
  2. little
  3. small
  4. low
  5. tiny
Adjective
  • West Suburban closed in March, after the hospital’s CEO said problems with the billing systems left the hospital short on cash.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Messages of greater than 100 words were more likely to receive a quick reply than short messages of 4-25 words.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of short
Adjective
  • Big picture The league and the union are meeting regularly on various topics, but their disagreement on core economics — whether to move to a cap system — leaves little room for progress on the major issues.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But that bipartisan effort was immediately panned by conservative groups, and little else has emerged as a serious solution.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of little
Adjective
  • That’s a dangerous prospect for any country, but especially for Singapore, crammed into a space smaller than New York City.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But after home brewers were able to show the appeal of hoppy IPAs, malty stouts and citrusy wheat ales, that eventually led to a boom in small breweries.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of small
Adjective
  • Structural inflation, fueled by government deficits, AI investments, low unemployment rates, growing trade barriers and energy disruptions, is reshaping the landscape for markets, according to Fidelity International.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The low-molecular-weight collagen seeps into your skin as an in-office treatment would, reducing the size of pores and lifting saggy, crepey skin.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of low
Adjective
  • The Moon’s awkward angle to Venus this morning may bring tiny mismatches around timing, mood, or social plans, but nothing needs to become a big deal.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • One such collection of it-narratives survives in the form of the tiny manuscript books authored by children associated with the prominent New England Hale family.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tiny

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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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