laid up

Definition of laid upnext
past tense of lay up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid up
Verb
  • The term sovereign cloud broadly relates to cloud computing services where the data is stored, handled and not moved out of a specific jurisdiction.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
  • However, mats should be powered off as soon as seedlings sprout and then stored away properly for future seed sowing.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Best to keep backups of all of that data stashed, cached, and out of harm’s way—and space makes an ideal safe deposit box.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Supervisors had not authorized them to wear riot gear, which was stashed in nearby vans, or carry munitions.
    Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Laid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20up. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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