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
Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS
For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Flash flooding would likely occur in small creeks and streams, as well as on highways, streets and underpasses with poor drainage and in low-lying areas, officials said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 May 2025
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
At times, after a heavy rainstorm that swamps the low-lying roadway or a special event on the grounds of the historic but long-closed Miami Marine Stadium, the causeway — the only way in and out for residents and visitors to paradisial Key Biscayne — becomes a veritable parking lot.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Flash flooding would likely occur in small creeks and streams, as well as on highways, streets and underpasses with poor drainage and in low-lying areas, officials said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 May 2025
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
At times, after a heavy rainstorm that swamps the low-lying roadway or a special event on the grounds of the historic but long-closed Miami Marine Stadium, the causeway — the only way in and out for residents and visitors to paradisial Key Biscayne — becomes a veritable parking lot.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
Adjective
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Perhaps a dapper masc who can dote on her and serve as a grounding presence would actually be a great change of pace for Miranda, whose past partners have fallen short in the acts of service department.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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But in the end, like so often before, their effort fell just short.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The real Reubens, who died of cancer at 70 in 2023, bore little resemblance to either of these caricatures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The cuts could include the elimination of bus routes that get relatively little use and less frequent service on some popular routes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Farmers watered their crops less, and saw smaller harvests as a result.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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In fact, with one of the lowest average ages in the whole of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain this season has become a team known for its young, hardworking and likeable core group of players – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Barcola and Doué have all garnered plaudits.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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And don't forget to grab a baby nasal aspirator to help clear tiny nostrils.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
28 May 2025
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The former Dixon comptroller embezzled nearly $54 million from the tiny town to fund a lavish lifestyle.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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