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
While water salinity isn't a major issue in most regulated urban water systems, Gupta said the concern mainly applies in coastal and low-lying regions where saltwater intrusion contaminates groundwater, increasing sodium concentrations in drinking water.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
This is especially likely in low-lying or flood-prone locations.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
That means making our infrastructure more resilient, especially storm drains and flood control in low-lying neighborhoods that have already been neglected too long.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Most likely to require evacuation, in addition to high-risk zones, are low-lying, flood-prone areas, mobile homes and unsafe structures, according to the FDEM.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
This is especially likely in low-lying or flood-prone locations.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
That means making our infrastructure more resilient, especially storm drains and flood control in low-lying neighborhoods that have already been neglected too long.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Most likely to require evacuation, in addition to high-risk zones, are low-lying, flood-prone areas, mobile homes and unsafe structures, according to the FDEM.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for low-lying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
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For a shorter jog or walk, also with stunning views of the bay, take the path around the back of the hotel on Brickell Bay Drive, then go down Brickell Ave and take a lap around Brickell Key island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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That disconnect is where many appointments fall short.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Rami feared the worst, but head coach Didier Deschamps reasoned that there was little to gain from laying down the law when the mood in the camp was so positive and elected to forgive him.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement are alarmed by the speed of the rollbacks, noting that protections won through generations of sacrifice have been weakened in little more than a decade.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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East is a boutique hotel, some condos, and a small residential neighborhood with a few local restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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This is especially important for low-income communities and others who rely heavily on the shot for contraception.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Not since Oakland Hills in 2008 — Jeev Milkha Singh and Robert Karlsson at 2-under 68 — has the low score to par after the first round of the PGA Championship been worse than 3 under.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Despite their tiny size, the devices delivered some of the strongest efficiencies reported for ultrathin perovskite solar technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The kibble is smaller and meant for tiny mouths.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-lying. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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