lying up

present participle of lie up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying up
Verb
  • The Mets do need their scuffling starters to start turning in quality starts.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
  • Owen is also undeniable here, turning in maybe the most memorable performance of a bank robber ever committed to film.
    Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • The elevated loft is the fourth sleeping zone of the home, and is designated as the children’s quarters, giving the cabin a playful, camp-like feel.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The ex-president saw shattered tiles in the roadway and homeless people sleeping on street corners in a city whose police department had recommended drivers stay in the middle lane to avoid carjackers.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
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“Lying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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