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lying down

ADJECTIVE
resting
Synonyms
STRONG
crashed dozing dreaming drowsing lounging napping quiet recessing reclining relaxing reposing sleeping snoozing unwinding
WEAK
asleep at ease at rest comfortable stretched-out taking a break taking it easy
Antonyms
WEAK
active

Example Sentences

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According to ME Research UK, PoTS is a debilitating, under-recognised condition that causes quick heart rate increases after getting up from sitting or lying down.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

On the other side, the edge lacked firmness, causing you to slide off when sitting or lying down.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

"I did my homework and got told that if no one is lying down, then I can hit it under the wall. I tried it and it worked out," the Hungarian said.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Doran said that Eli, lying down, wasn’t able to pass food and was at risk of his organs compressing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

The jolt did not seem as severe this time, but Jonathan thought that might be because he was lying down.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret