lying up

verb

present participle of lie up
as in dropping off

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  1. turning in
  2. sleeping
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  • Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson played similar roles on Visma, with Kuss in particular turning in another strong supporting performance, metronomic in the high mountains.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Before turning in for the night, check out Aquavia Lumina, an immersive canyon walk involving lights, projections, and storytelling.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Definition of turning in
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  • Scientists describe these differences as chronotypes, our natural preference for sleeping and being alert at particular times of day.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Silva experienced homelessness, too, often sleeping under the cover of a gazebo at the Riverbank Community Center.
    — Trevor Morgan, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of sleeping
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“Lying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20up. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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