laid up

past tense of lay up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid up
Verb
  • Prosecutors said most of the items were in mint condition with original packaging and tags intact, stored and displayed throughout the home.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • However, the water itself can be stored as a relatively dense liquid at modest pressures until it is needed.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Start with the nearest pile of paperwork When getting started on paper clutter, don't worry just yet about what's stashed away in the garage or your office closet.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Firearms purchased in Florida were put in small backpacks and stashed in a trashcan in the library bathroom, the department said.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Laid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20up. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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