lying up

Definition of lying upnext
present participle of lie up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lying up
Verb
  • Before her Saturn return, she’s already collaborated with all of those icons, turning in newly definitive performances in their work.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Even schoolchildren were denouncing their teachers for saying the wrong thing, or turning in other kids.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Typical orthopedic shoulder pain usually occurs after an injury, overuse, sleeping awkwardly, lifting something heavy or repetitive motion, according to the doctor.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • One of these rooms was used for sleeping and contained a niche where a lamp was placed, as reported by Heritage Daily.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Lying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20up. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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