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. sleep
  2. rest
  3. nod
  4. turn in
  5. nap
  6. doze
Verb
  • Keegan was desperate to awaken the sleeping Tyneside beast and get Newcastle back to the top flight and immediately announced himself to his adoring new fanbase, scoring the winning goal on his debut against Queens Park Rangers at St James’.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Kalanchoe Don’t sleep on succulents for bold blooms in vibrant colors.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Definition of sleep
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  • The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and hit the metal guardrail, coming to rest on the right shoulder, according to the patrol.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Matar at times rested his hand on his chin and sometimes turned to speak to his lawyer, but not toward the witness stand, though the defendant did watch the author walk out a door.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of rest
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  • The Weather Channel app has added a retro feature that presents real-time data in aesthetics that nod to the brand’s broadcast graphics from the 1980s and 1990s.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Room numbers are handwritten on the doors rather than printed—an intentionally imperfect detail that nods to Berlin’s slightly rough-around-the-edges character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of nod
Verb
  • Last year, the Pentagon attempted to impose major restrictions on journalists working inside the Pentagon, which, in turn, led most news outlets to turn in their access badges and walk out rather than agree to the new rules.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • The Mets entered this season overhauling a roster that choked away the best record in the league last summer, which turned in a league-high $329 million payroll.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of turn in
Verb
  • In 2023, he was found napping across a Hobart driveway for hours, blocking a local woman from getting to work, and was relocated after people and dogs began harassing him at another beach.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Kids in pre-K-3 are still napping for the most part, and how does that work with alarm bells going off for the high school students to transfer classrooms?
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 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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“Lie up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20up. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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