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Recent Examples of lie up
Once beckoned, females lay up to 400 eggs at a time.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Female tortoises typically lay up to 20 billiard-ball-sized eggs at a time, according to the Philadelphia Zoo.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Very little tops Taormina, the home to ancient Greek ruins that lie up a majestic hill.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Salmon lay up to 5,000 eggs, with only about two surviving their entire life cycle.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
While the draining of reservoirs let loose heavy loads of sediment, there are also areas where piles of sand, gravel and clay lie up to 15 feet deep beside tributary streams.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
In that time, female cicadas lay up to 400 eggs, which start in tress then drop to the ground and burrow in for their long wait.
—USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
In fact, a 2022 survey found that Americans, on average, lie up to four times a day.
—Leah Campano, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Female tortoises typically lay up to 20 billiard-ball-sized eggs at a time, according to the Philadelphia Zoo.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Very little tops Taormina, the home to ancient Greek ruins that lie up a majestic hill.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Salmon lay up to 5,000 eggs, with only about two surviving their entire life cycle.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
While the draining of reservoirs let loose heavy loads of sediment, there are also areas where piles of sand, gravel and clay lie up to 15 feet deep beside tributary streams.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
In that time, female cicadas lay up to 400 eggs, which start in tress then drop to the ground and burrow in for their long wait.
—USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
In fact, a 2022 survey found that Americans, on average, lie up to four times a day.
—Leah Campano, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie up
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Route 3 will operate on its regular schedule and drop off in front of the stadium.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Sandy Weill, who retired as Citigroup CEO in 2003 and as chairman in 2006 and dropped off Forbes’ billionaires list in 2022 as a result of his charitable giving, is now age 92 and devoting most of his time to philanthropy via he and Joan’s $425 million (assets) charitable foundation.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Innerspring, hybrid and gel foam mattresses all provide breathable space to let your body cool while sleeping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The villas, which are smart, modern, white structures with pools, sleep two to eight.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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In the photo, Spieth and his children's hands can be seen touching the little one, who is resting while wearing a blue onesie with trucks printed on it.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Now Chapman will head to Atlanta to represent Boston at Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, while the rest of the club gets a couple of days to rest before picking back up Friday at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Inside, the vibe exudes calm, with seafoam-toned booths, gleaming Greek marble, Venetian plaster walls, custom chandeliers, olive tree accents, and striking ancient urns that nod to the restaurant’s heritage.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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My brother nods his head slowly, Spanish rolling easily off the tongue, a small token the islands gave him for playing baseball with them in the summer.—
Natalie Guerrero
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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Young’s form on Thursday may indicate his ability to contend in a world final beside Fisher, who turned in two Olympic bronze medals in Paris in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters last August.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Florida Keys deputies roped ashore about 50 pounds of cocaine that was turned in by an eagle-eyed good Samaritan, authorities say.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Flotsam and Jetsam are most active in the early mornings and evenings, but can be observed napping and sunning in the afternoon, zoo officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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And there are lots of shaded seating areas for napping littles and breastfeeding families.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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In yet another post showing the dog — which appears to be a miniature dachshund — dozing on a rug by a fireplace, Evans revealed that her name is Lala.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Patrick Seymour, dozing in a Newcastle home, awoke to flames crawling up the outside walls.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Lie up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20up. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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