lies up

present tense third-person singular of lie up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lies up
Verb
  • Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Early roles in The World According to Garp (1982) and The Big Chill (1983) gave way to one of her most memorable turns in Fatal Attraction (1987), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The journey includes time spent in the backcountry and turns in untracked terrain.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Nomadnest Modern Tiny House on Wheels Nomadnest’s Modern Tiny House on Wheels sleeps up to six people for a comfortable, spacious twist on tiny living.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Not so in this jaw-dropping A-frame that sleeps 10 of your luckiest pals.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Brown and Harbour have earned two Emmy noms each, with Harbour and Ryder also garnering Golden Globe nods.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Grammys 2026 surprise nominees Katseye From reality competition show to a pair of Grammy nods, the sextet known by their single monikers (Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae) has charted an unlikely journey.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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, 19 Sep. 2025
  • 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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