lie up

verb

Definition of lie upnext
as in to drop off

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie up
  1. drop off
  2. sleep
  3. rest
  4. nod
  5. turn in
  6. nap
  7. doze
Verb
  • The plant moves nutrients from the lower leaves to the upper leaves, causing the old leaves to yellow and eventually drop off.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
  • Fans are encouraged to rideshare and be dropped off at an official shuttle location (listed below).
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Definition of drop off
Verb
  • By chance, her parents and her sister had left the house just three days before the strike, because her mother couldn’t sleep.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Samsung noted that my BMI could be better, but gave me high grades for my average activity, blood pressure, and sleep time.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • Razon, not one to rest on his success, is pressing ahead with the expansion of his port and energy interests at home and beyond.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Situated comfortably outside the Charlotte Hornets’ locker room, resting in a folding chair following an individual workout, Naz Reid recalls the moment.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rest
Verb
  • Skinny sunglasses disappeared in the early ’70s, as Foster Grants, cowboy boots, and double denim came rushing in (on a horse, obviously) and men started nodding their heads in unison to the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.
    — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For some participants, the robot was animated, using gestures, eye contact and nods.
    — Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of nod
Verb
  • Pattern of collisions on high-speed road The block of Sheldon Road where Kaur turned in front of Lopez appears safer than the intersections that bookend it, where clusters of crashes have occurred.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pierce is best known for his Emmy Award-winning performance in Frasier and Broadway turns in Pirates!
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn in
Verb
  • Primates napping next to another animal or playing with them offers no readily apparent rewards—suggesting that this innate curiosity and friendliness is more deeply ingrained in humanity’s evolutionary journey.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
  • Kayaking, paddleboarding, and other aquatic sports are also available, though sun-seekers will be perfectly content lounging, reading, and napping with the property’s flat-as-glass horizon as the background.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Definition of nap
Verb
  • Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
  • Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Definition of doze

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