lies up

present tense third-person singular of lie up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lies up
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Stepping Back from Netflix One of the more interesting turns in McGee’s story is her decision to walk away from Dream Home Makeover after four seasons.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • So lean into the solstice this week, do some real stargazing and build your confidence gradually while the geometry of Earth's tilt turns in your favor.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Pick your poison, babe, for a Swift-centric escape in the city that never sleeps.
    Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
  • The options range from a $200 blow-up stargazing tent to an $850 mini mansion that sleeps 12.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • This marks deBessonet’s second season of programming at the Lincoln Center Theater, following Ragtime, which won the Tony Award for best revival, nods for two of its leading actors and a nominee for deBessonet’s direction.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
  • Kobe takes a half-beat, smiles, and nods.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Lies up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies%20up. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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