Definitions

lie with

VERB

copulate

Synonyms

STRONG

bed breed cohabit conjugate couple fornicate lay mate unite

WEAK

be carnal do it fool around go all the way go to bed have coition have relations have sex make it make love make out sleep together sleep with

Antonyms

STRONG

divide separate

WEAK

abstain refrain

Example Sentences

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The error with any individual issue may lie with the insurer, the provider or the patient.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

While backing France's right to impose such a ban, the European Commission in January said that any enforcement would lie with the European Union, provided the bill conforms to the bloc's laws.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Donovan notes that Sarah suggesting Abraham lie with Hagar in Genesis 16 initially comes across as a straightforward and simple sentence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Home hopes lie with all-rounder Sofia Goggia, while 34-year-old Swiss star Lara Gut-Behrami is seeking to retain her Olympic title before retiring from the sport.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The adult mind can lie with untroubled conscience and a gay composure, but in those days even a small deception scoured the tongue, lashing one against the stake itself.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

lie with

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