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
  • Wahlberg continued to work steadily in the 2000s, pairing a leading role on NBC's Boomtown (2002–2003) with turns in Lawrence Kasdan's Dreamcatcher (2003) and a handful of Saw sequels (2005–2007).
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Kidman reflected on life’s unpredictable turns in her Vogue cover story.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each villa sleeps anywhere from 10 to 26 people.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The modern, upscale building sleeps about 60 people in dormitory beds and private rooms, and even has a hot shower.
    Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But in the form of its Peterborough boot, Church’s has managed to make a boot that merely nods to its equestrian heritage rather than shouting it.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
  • According to The Cut’s Mia Mercado, who had a $241 dinner at 1587 Prime recently, the menu and decor are chock full of sly nods to the co-owners.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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