laid up

past tense of lay up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid up
Verb
  • The ability for those tailings to be stored on land safely is a key debate.
    Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That molecular-level control could provide a way to increase the amount of energy stored in aqueous zinc-ion batteries without allowing unwanted proton reactions to dominate the electrode.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • They can be prepared quickly or dehydrated and stashed in the pantry.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other common features include patch pockets into which items can easily be stashed away and retrieved, and softer constructions that typically do away with paddings, linings and sometimes leave the jacket completely unstructured.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Laid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20up. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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