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Recent Examples of lie up
Once beckoned, females lay up to 400 eggs at a time.
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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
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
In fact, a 2022 survey found that Americans, on average, lie up to four times a day.
—Leah Campano, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
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
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
In fact, a 2022 survey found that Americans, on average, lie up to four times a day.
—Leah Campano, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie up
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From left: The delivery driver drops off the vanity; and Mike tries to pick it up later.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte pops by to drop off stuffing, and Carrie yanks her aside, accusing her of setting her up with Mark.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sequins shimmer, laughter lifts, and strangers become dance partners under a sky that never sleeps.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are so many options available, but Wayfair curated a hidden storefront packed with its favorites, so finding a quilt that suits your sleeping style has never been easier.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Following a procession in his hometown in Birmingham, England, he was laid to rest on the estate of his home in Buckinghamshire on July 31.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Whether it’s outfitted with a bookshelf full of beloved paperbacks, a comfy chaise lounge, or a dedicated art table, the goal is the same: create a space that fosters rest, creativity, and quiet—no notifications.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The role earned her two Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nods, cementing her as a trailblazer.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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The more traditional floor plan nods to the past with wide porches, elegant bay windows, and 12-foot ceilings, but feels suited to today’s living style.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The forceful personality was on full display on a July night when her team turned in its worst performance of the 2025 season.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Her most recent character shift was a babyface turn in early 2024 after she was kicked out of her own faction, Damage CTRL, a storyline that culminated in her winning the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 40.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Soundproof windows and blackout curtains assure that infants and toddlers can nap without the sounds of whizzing emergency vehicles and everyone else can sleep soundly.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Begg's video, viewed more than 15.1 million times, ends with Lucky Chance settling into his new home: napping on the bed, exploring different rooms, and even getting to know Begg's dog, Link, as the owner introduces them through a glass door.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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In yet another post showing the dog — which appears to be a miniature dachshund — dozing on a rug by a fireplace, Evans revealed that her name is Lala.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Patrick Seymour, dozing in a Newcastle home, awoke to flames crawling up the outside walls.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Lie up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20up. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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