LIES UP Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

lies up

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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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The intricacies of the interpersonal dynamics and conversational turns in the scene ground the dispute in emotion, and two characters who were once at odds find common ground.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
On television, Jones appeared in the TV movie The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance, and made guest turns in the series Dallas, Benji, Zax & the Alien Prince, Sliders and As the World Turns.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of turns in

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The water tower joins two other places on the estate — the Gardens House, which sleeps eight, and the Folly, which sleeps six — that are available to rent.

— Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Suites, guest rooms with fireplaces, balconies are available, as well as a three-bedroom penthouse of 2,100 square feet that sleeps six.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleeps

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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

Definition of snoozes

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