lying up

Definition of lying upnext
present participle of lie up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying up
Verb
  • The first period had echoes of last year’s dominant showings at home, with the Kings turning in a sharp performance and the Habs playing an atrocious 20 minutes.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Some common behaviors to look out for include sleep changes, like getting very little sleep, or alternatively sleeping or hibernating more than usual, says Guilbault.
    Staff Author, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
  • An analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine indicated that sleeping for less than seven hours a night increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and depression.
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Lying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20up. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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