Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lie up
Clearly, our strengths lie up front.
—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
In that environment, officers had every incentive to lie up the chain of command when reality on the ground did not match what leaders wanted to hear.
—
John Broich,
The Conversation,
21 May 2026
The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Once beckoned, females lay up to 400 eggs at a time.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Female tortoises typically lay up to 20 billiard-ball-sized eggs at a time, according to the Philadelphia Zoo.
—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
Very little tops Taormina, the home to ancient Greek ruins that lie up a majestic hill.
—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Salmon lay up to 5,000 eggs, with only about two surviving their entire life cycle.
—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Apr. 2024
While the draining of reservoirs let loose heavy loads of sediment, there are also areas where piles of sand, gravel and clay lie up to 15 feet deep beside tributary streams.
—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2024
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
In that environment, officers had every incentive to lie up the chain of command when reality on the ground did not match what leaders wanted to hear.
—
John Broich,
The Conversation,
21 May 2026
The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Once beckoned, females lay up to 400 eggs at a time.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Female tortoises typically lay up to 20 billiard-ball-sized eggs at a time, according to the Philadelphia Zoo.
—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
Very little tops Taormina, the home to ancient Greek ruins that lie up a majestic hill.
—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Salmon lay up to 5,000 eggs, with only about two surviving their entire life cycle.
—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Apr. 2024
While the draining of reservoirs let loose heavy loads of sediment, there are also areas where piles of sand, gravel and clay lie up to 15 feet deep beside tributary streams.
—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie up
Verb
-
Adjoining rooms sleep up to six and feature sitting rooms, sleeper sofas, and private balconies.
-
Governments backing such measures point to a growing body of research linking certain patterns of social media use to mental-health problems, body-image concerns, cyberbullying and sleep disruption among young people.
Verb
-
In a third photo, Justin rested his chin on Jack's shoulder while holding him with one arm.
-
All locomotion modes are limited by the metabolic scopes of organisms—the ratio between peak exertion and resting (or basal) metabolic rate.
Verb
-
The interior decor nods to a nautical theme, with a whiskey lounge and the option for patio seating.
-
The others have all won multiple All-Star nods.
Verb
-
So lean into the solstice this week, do some real stargazing and build your confidence gradually while the geometry of Earth's tilt turns in your favor.
-
At higher speeds, the rear wheels turn in line with those at the front, boosting stability.
Verb
-
By then, however, Jaxon was napping at the daycare center across town before an Easter egg hunt planned that afternoon.
-
Our itinerary mostly consisted of long lunches, reading (ok—napping), and beach hopping.
Verb
-
Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.
-
The toothless man nodded, and the fat woman dozed.
Video
Lay vs. Lie
Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.
Cite this Entry
“Lie up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20up. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
