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
Flooding of urban, low-lying and poor drainage areas are possible.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 July 2025
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
The 1,100 acres of J.G. Boswell’s land, a small portion of the company’s vast croplands, would provide a strategic location for a low-lying forebay to take in floodwaters from the Kings and Tule rivers and pump water into the reservoir, Ennis said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
In Louisville, the Ohio River reached its highest crest since 1997, inundating low-lying communities.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 July 2025
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
The 1,100 acres of J.G. Boswell’s land, a small portion of the company’s vast croplands, would provide a strategic location for a low-lying forebay to take in floodwaters from the Kings and Tule rivers and pump water into the reservoir, Ennis said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
In Louisville, the Ohio River reached its highest crest since 1997, inundating low-lying communities.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
Adjective
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For beginners, Bravo recommends starting with short sessions and using a handle for support while your body adapts.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Last season, Kawamura was the shortest player in the NBA at 5-foot-8.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But most of the middle part is missing, and there’s little to explain how the event unfolded from one stage to the next.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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Map out revenue producing divisions by their profit and loss numbers, evaluate direct margins for the division, identify the weakest division that perpetually makes little or no direct margin and sacrifice them.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Deforestation and insufficient small prey force birds to migrate to other areas.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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This ultra-lightweight chair weighs just 3 pounds and packs into a carrying case the size of a small purse.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Because of its moisture needs, it is best planted near a body of water, such as a pond or streambed, or in low, damp spots.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Trim the lower branches of your hydrangea to allow air to circulate at ground level.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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One nautical mile west of Santorini, opposite the village of Oia and the caldera, lies the tiny island of Therasia, accessible via boat departing from Ammoudi Bay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The film community of Vancouver Island is tiny compared to the City of Vancouver’s Hollywood North hub.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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