lies up

Definition of lies upnext
present tense third-person singular of lie up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lies up
Verb
  • Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On the sixth floor is a rooftop bar and cocktail lounge—and for guests, the use of a small pool in summer which turns in to a hot tub in winter (plus a 20-person cedar-wood sauna).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In the past three turns in the rotation, Royals starting pitchers have navigated 18 1/3 innings and allowed just a single run — the second-inning solo homer Matt Wallner blasted off Bubic on Monday.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When someone with sleep apnea sleeps on their back, there’s a risk of their airways collapsing, which can impede their ability to breathe, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • For anyone who works night shifts, has young children who nap during the day or simply sleeps better in a completely dark room, blackout curtains can make a meaningful difference.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Bailey Sullivan of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio was nominated in the Emerging Chef category, while both Norman Fenton of Cariño and Jacob Potashnick of Feld nabbed nods for Best Chef, Great Lakes.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Whispers ripple in astonishment, and nods of approval are seen throughout the audience.
    Zoe Bahjat, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
  • In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Lies up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies%20up. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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