laying up

present participle of lay up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laying up
Verb
  • Easy-to-assemble with no tools needed, easy-to-use, and easy-to-clean, plus the box is made specifically for storing the lazy Susan turntable quickly and easily after meals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Kyiv has accused the e-commerce giant — which employs thousands of people and has become a key part of the economy — of storing drone parts and helping the Russian army.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There’s even a shoulder-strap sleeve for stashing small items like lip balm.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
  • Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
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“Laying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20up. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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