lying up

present participle of lie up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying up
Verb
  • Jackson Wolf won his last start of the season, turning in five solid innings in Triple-A El Paso’s 5-3 win at Sugar Land on Saturday.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Just weeks after turning in an early rough draft, that blood clot near my heart stopped me cold in my tracks.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There are two sleeping areas in the Berra.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The photo shows the dog curled up onto a pillow, sleeping soundly and securely.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Lying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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