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Recent Examples of lie up
Clearly, our strengths lie up front.
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Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie up
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The engineer flew in from Tampa to try and find her mother, sister, brother-in-law and nephew in the ruins of their nine-story apartment building, sleeping on the ground since arriving two nights ago.
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One couple slept on the grass with umbrellas over their heads and just two thin blankets for cover on what turned out to be a cooler night than expected following a London heatwave where temperatures soared to 95 degrees.
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Allow the ribs to rest at room temperature while preparing the smoker.
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Norway, which rested starter and fan-favorite Erling Haaland for its group play finale against France on Friday, June 26, is looking to reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 1998.
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Nike sneakers emblazoned with the Haitian flag, nodding to her Haitian roots.
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The ’90s are so back this summer, and this simple look nods at the decade while modernizing the look.
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Participants have to turn in their passports at La Mar Cocina Peruana on or before July 26 to be eligible for one of three prizes.
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The longtime anchor turned in-house animal advocate revealed she is laid up, with not one but two hernias.
Verb
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By then, however, Jaxon was napping at the daycare center across town before an Easter egg hunt planned that afternoon.
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Our itinerary mostly consisted of long lunches, reading (ok—napping), and beach hopping.
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Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.
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The toothless man nodded, and the fat woman dozed.
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“Lie up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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