laid up

past tense of lay up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid up
Verb
  • Popular committees stored food for curfews, set up clinics, and planted backyard gardens (until Israel outlawed them in 1988).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • It had been stored beneath an open-sided Florida carport when the storm's violent winds brought the structure crashing down onto it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • These shoe bags do have a more limited storage capacity than some of our other picks in this list, but they can be stashed practically anywhere, like that almost unreachable top closet shelf or under the bed.
    Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.
    Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Laid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20up. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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