lying-in

noun

Definition of lying-innext
as in confinement

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  1. confinement
  2. pregnancy
  3. miscarriage
Noun
  • The dean, Marilyn Flynn, was sentenced to 18 months of home confinement after pleading guilty to one count of bribery.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Navalny details the final years of his life spent in confinement, and implores the Russian people to resist Putin’s regime.
    Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of confinement
Noun
  • Other Considerations About the RSV Vaccine In general, Dr. Chelliah says that based on available research, the RSV shot appears to be safe during pregnancy.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Types of health care visits Prenatal health care appointments to help keep the mother and baby healthy during pregnancy.
    Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of pregnancy
Noun
  • Another girl told Mama to drink a mix of lime juice and whiskey or vodka to induce a miscarriage.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In the wake of the ruling, numerous reports have emerged of women dying or nearly dying from miscarriages or complications in dangerous pregnancies, as doctors were unable to intervene due to these bans.
    Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of miscarriage
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Thesaurus Entries Near lying-in

lying (down)

lying-in

lying low

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