LYING UP Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

lying up

verb

present participle of lie up

as in dropping off

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The play began before the houselights went down as a young man and woman in ordinary dress stood in front of the curtain on opposite sides of the stage slowly turning in place.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Passport-holders must visit various small Sacramento-area businesses sponsoring this year’s event and collect stamps, before turning in their passport at Strapping to redeem their prize.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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Clever touches—in-room iMacs; a choice of colors from the bedside light; two do not disturb signs, one of a person sleeping, the other clearly suggesting that the couple inside are not—make your stay memorable, as do the eager-to-please staff.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
If a sleeper’s partner sees them sleeping on their back, gently moving them onto their side can reduce the chances of sleep paralysis.

— RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026

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