low-lying
adjective
low-ly·ing
ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ 
1
: rising relatively little above the base of measurement
low-lying hills
2
: lying below the normal level, surface, or the base of measurement or mean elevation
low-lying clouds
Examples of low-lying in a Sentence
the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit
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Storms have become stronger, drawing energy from warmer waters, while rising sea levels are also making low-lying coastlines more vulnerable.
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Reuters, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
As a preventative measure, thousands were evacuated from Cuba's western provinces as Rafael made its approach, especially low-lying areas.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
How to Decorate a Dining Room with Pumpkins Create a Centerpiece
A low-lying fall centerpiece will have your table ready for Thanksgiving dinner or a simple fall meal when pumpkins are the star.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Storms remain in forecast for parts of the central US
Meteorologists say the storms could continue to stir dangerous conditions across the Tennessee and Mississippi valleys on Friday, including torrential rain capable of triggering flash flooding in low-lying areas.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
As a preventative measure, thousands were evacuated from Cuba's western provinces as Rafael made its approach, especially low-lying areas.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
How to Decorate a Dining Room with Pumpkins Create a Centerpiece
A low-lying fall centerpiece will have your table ready for Thanksgiving dinner or a simple fall meal when pumpkins are the star.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Storms remain in forecast for parts of the central US
Meteorologists say the storms could continue to stir dangerous conditions across the Tennessee and Mississippi valleys on Friday, including torrential rain capable of triggering flash flooding in low-lying areas.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-lying. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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