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
Not long ago, these 40 or so low-lying islands – only eight of which are inhabited – might have been a place just for cracked conch, pigeon peas and callaloo stew.
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The town is a low-lying cluster of mobile homes along State Route 72, north of Interstate 10 and a little ways east of the Arizona-California state line.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
While the rain eased up on Sunday, a flood advisory remained in effect through Monday afternoon for central Sonoma County, as officials warned of flooding in small streams and low-lying areas.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Up to 12 inches of inundation above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, with some roads and low-lying properties — including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront — especially at risk.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The town is a low-lying cluster of mobile homes along State Route 72, north of Interstate 10 and a little ways east of the Arizona-California state line.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
While the rain eased up on Sunday, a flood advisory remained in effect through Monday afternoon for central Sonoma County, as officials warned of flooding in small streams and low-lying areas.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Up to 12 inches of inundation above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, with some roads and low-lying properties — including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront — especially at risk.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
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And then there's North Beach, a secluded, scenic 1,000-foot stretch along the Caribbean just a short walk from the main resort area.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Most canines can go on walks if the temperature doesn't fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but those with shorter coats will be more sensitive, according to the website Dogster.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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But there is little doubt about their offense, which rarely loses the ball and averages 43.3 points per game, second-best in the country.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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There is little sign that Rowling’s views are impacting her sales.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Many were small, but if the thunderstorm coincided with Santa Ana winds, the gusts could blow embers into the canyons, spreading the conflagration rapidly.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Shaikh said the swap is happening in the food hall's incubator section, where small businesses can get a stall and a six month lease to try out new concepts.Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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New York City and Philadelphia were expected to hit the mid-50s Sunday and low 60s by Wednesday.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alabama’s ceiling looked higher, but its floor looked lower.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The rock, ringed with black and marked by distinctive white veins and dozens of tiny bright spots, was discovered as Perseverance explored a quarter-mile-wide valley called Neretva Vallis.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this apartment remodel, Project AZ knocked down a wall that once created a very tiny kitchen.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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