Synonyms of lie up

lie up

verb

as in to drop off

Related Words

• drop off
• sleep
• rest
• nod
• turn in
• bed (down)
• nap
• doze
• lie (down)
• slumber
• retire
• snooze
• bunk
• catnap
• flop (down)
• roost
• perch
• couch
• settle
• doss (down)
• recline

Dissimilar Words

• rise
• arise
• roll out
• get up
• turn out
• stir
• wake
• awake
• awaken
• uprise
• arouse
• bestir

Example Sentences

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

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

In that time, female cicadas lay up to 400 eggs, which start in tress then drop to the ground and burrow in for their long wait. — USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024

Video

Lay vs. Lie

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.