LIES UP Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

lies up

verb

present tense third-person singular of lie up

as in drops off

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On some of my visits, Marsha dozes most of the time.

— Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.

— John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025

Definition of dozes

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Technically speaking, Amber turns in a pretty stellar week-one cha-cha, and the notes from the judges are mostly about finesse and refinement.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
A couple of decent right-footed crosses from the left, a free kick won by holding the ball up well with his very first touch, and a few nice turns in the area.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of turns in

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No matter what’s on the agenda this season, here’s what to wear in the city that never sleeps.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026
The program has five types of fabric to accommodate different seasons and whether the child sleeps hot or sleeps cool, helping parents make a choice while also offering design choices for kids to select from.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sleeps

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The decor nods to the outdoor environment, too, with sofas that unfold like waves, armchairs that evoke pebbles and shells, and sculptural details that seem to grow from the walls and ceilings.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
In fact, when Sandy sits down the crew for a pre-pickup meeting and urges them to leave their baggage behind, Gen nods knowingly.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of nods

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But Griffin and his inner circle long ago figured out that anyone who snoozes at the wheel gets run off the road.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026

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