lying-in

noun

Definition of lying-innext
as in confinement

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  1. confinement
  2. pregnancy
  3. miscarriage
Noun
  • This means Jaynes is either in a residential reentry center or in home confinement.
    Tim Evans, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
  • According to the Miami Herald, Shapiro had been released from prison in 2020 as part of a COVID-era program to move inmates to home confinement.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of confinement
Noun
  • Experiencing maternity discrimination four months into her first pregnancy, and prohibited in meeting the three month appeal window due to pressing health concerns, Joeli’s frustration at limited access to justice available to those impacted birthed Pregnant then Screwed in 2015.
    Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Since announcing her pregnancy, Qualley has shared a few maternity pictures on her Instagram, including one of her and Wilson together.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of pregnancy
Noun
  • In addition to their seven children, Anna also experienced a miscarriage in 2010.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • When taken orally, retinoids (like isotretinoin, aka Accutane) have been found to potentially cause birth defects or miscarriage.
    Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of miscarriage
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Thesaurus Entries Near lying-in

lying (down)

lying-in

lying low

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