as in to drop off
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Salmon lay up to 5,000 eggs, with only about two surviving their entire life cycle.
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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
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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In the days after the election, workers will process and tally early ballots dropped off immediately before and on Election Day.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vittoria Elliott 21 minutes ago From Northampton, PA: Outside the courthouse in Northampton County, where people are trickling in to drop off their mail in ballots in the secure dropbox inside.WIRED, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Don’t sleep on a defense with a league-high 19 takeaways.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Developing a more consistent sleep schedule Most toddlers can sleep for the majority of the night (at least 11 hours).4 If not, ensure that your infant has a good bedtime routine and has developed the proper sleep associations.Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
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And the whole complex rests on a glimmering reflecting pool.William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Many are staying in makeshift shelters hoping for a semblance of safety — some in public schools, others with anyone who can offer a roof and a place to rest.UNICEF USA, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Juve goalkeeper could not prevent Parma scoring from the resulting corner however, Norbert Balogh nodding the ball on to Enrico Delprato who powered it into the back of the net.Adam Digby, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Modeled after the Deetz family home that appears in the 1988 cult-favorite, the residence was decked out in spooky details that nod to the movie.Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The latest: Tesla turned in a remarkably strong third quarter Wednesday.Hope King, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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And much like in real life, there could be a reward for turning in your guns.Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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The return to hallowed ground was also just like any other rally—people bopped around to Kesha and the Killers and napped on the grass or waited in line for funnel cakes.Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Parma restored the lead just six minutes later, after Juve’s defence was caught napping.Emmet Gates, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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All-Star Game and a cute shot of Dunne dozing in the backseat of a car with their puppy Roux.Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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As the name suggests, those kinds of power naps are reminiscent of the ways our feline friends seem to laze and doze their entire days away.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Lie up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20up. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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