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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While star Jan White turns in an excellent performance, others appear to be reading off cue cards or chew scenery with Pacino-levels of camp.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of turns in

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If your dog or cat regularly sleeps on the bed, your comforter can accumulate fur, dander, and dirt faster.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
There's only one type of accommodation, the suite tent, which sleeps up to four across a king bed and a pullout sofa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of sleeps

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Tatum earned First Team All-NBA nods, while Brown won the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals MVP and Finals MVP awards.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Boone spent his first 10 seasons with the Phillies, earning three of his All-Star nods (1976, 1978 and 1979), before being traded to the Angels after the 1981 season.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 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

Definition of snoozes

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