lie in

[lahy-in] / ˈlaɪˌɪn /

VERB

demonstrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

object protest

STRONG

fast march parade picket rally strike

WEAK

action for a cause manifest march on say no to sit in stage a walkout walkout

NOUN

demonstration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

parade protest sit-in strike walkout

STRONG

fast lie-in march picket rally teach-in

WEAK

love-in mass lobby peace march picket line

Example Sentences

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Part of the answer may lie in how Iran's leaders assess their position after months of conflict.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Its rotting parts lie in the grass near a city sewage treatment plant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Miller’s boss, the president of the United States, quickly echoed the lie in an interview.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

New research suggests the answer may lie in an unexpected place: the liver.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Unfortunately, there are objects that lie in both realms.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife