laid up

past tense of lay up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid up
Verb
  • Koloski-Ostrow cites one ancient account of an intrepid octopus, which climbed out of a toilet to devour fish stored in the household pantry.
    Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Perfect for home, travel, or on-the-go feeding, these Ready to Serve and Mess-Free recipes can be stored in the pantry and offer the advantages of premium nutrition while fitting seamlessly into busy households.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There’s a jaw-dropping amount of Chamberlain sculpture stashed away there.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • They can be prepared quickly or dehydrated and stashed in the pantry.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Laid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20up. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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