lays up

present tense third-person singular of lay up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lays up
Verb
  • Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect how the body stores fat.
    Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Flywheel stores electricity mechanically Unlike batteries that store energy through chemical reactions, the Pulsar system stores electricity as mechanical energy.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This one stashes easily in a bag, adds a warming layer while in flight, can be worn as a scarf, and adds a dressy element to even casual looks.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The larger case easily stows a Kindle or iPad Mini, power bank, digital camera, earbuds, and more; the smaller one stashes cords and adapters.
    Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
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“Lays up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lays%20up. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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