How to Use buildup in a Sentence

buildup

1 of 2 noun

• There is a big traffic buildup on the highway.
• Both players were given big buildups before the game.
• You should clean the mechanism regularly to prevent buildup of dirt.
• This will help to scrub away all of the debris and buildup when washing your hair.
  — Emily Burns, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2022
• Dry very well with a towel, then poke a few holes in each with a fork to avoid the buildup of steam.
  — Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
• Stay away from vape pens that have complex parts that are hard to remove, which are more prone to residue buildup.
  — Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
• In more extreme cases, the bugs can cause buildup in the grill of a car, causing it to overheat.
  — Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022
• But scientists wonder: Can the zombie cell buildup be stopped?
  — Laura Ungar, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022
• If your grates have caked-on food, turn the grill on low heat for about 10 minutes to remove as much buildup as possible.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
• This set also includes the solution to remove product buildup and bacteria.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
• The shampoo's fragrance-free formula helps eliminate flakes and buildup, leaving your hair soft, clean, and conditioned.
  — Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 2 Sep. 2022
• While the exact cause of the fires is unclear and can vary, experts say a buildup of plastics and other materials ignited by batteries may be to blame.
  — Kate Holland, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2022
• Remove Any Buildup For stubborn buildup, wipe down the surfaces using a cloth dipped in a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022
• The apple cider vinegar helps to remove product buildup that dulls hair and vitamin E-rich argan oil nourishes and softens unruly strands.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022
• To remove buildup from these countertop surfaces, mix a solution of ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol, a couple of drops of dish soap, and 12 ounces of water.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
• As if to underline her potential importance to the project, she was involved in the buildup of her team’s winning goal less than five minutes after being introduced to the match.
  — Ben Church, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
• Each eruption contributed to a gradual buildup of atmospheric dust, dimming sunlight and cooling the planet.
  — Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
• Exercising promotes healthy digestion and reduces the likelihood of cholesterol buildup in the gallbladder.
  — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
• What's more, its pH-balancing formula is enriched with micellar water, a gentle yet powerful cleanser that works to clear buildup, debris, and excess sebum.
  — Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 2 Sep. 2022
• The buildup of ice caused a tree limb to snap the line, DeGroff said.
  — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2023
• That could be due to a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
  — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
• In all, despite the buildup, the IBA didn’t offer much new.
  — Sean Gregory / Paris, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
• Then use a long, soft brush to scrub deep down in the drain and remove any buildup.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
• Duggan worked out for the Cowboys during the buildup of the NFL draft.
  — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2023
• The acid in the vinegar will break down the mineral buildup.
  — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024
• Too much plaque buildup can lead to strokes and heart attacks.
  — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Mar. 2023
• Dead skin cell buildup can lead to flaking and clogged pores.
  — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 17 Jan. 2023
• The buildup of toxins in his body had left him comatose.
  — Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
• If there is buildup stuck on the brush, scrub with something like a toothbrush.
  — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2023
• West mixes some wit in with the gore here, even if the payoff, alas, doesn’t rise to the level of the buildup.
  — Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 July 2024

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build up

2 of 2 verb

• And then each of those stories needs to build up to a season-wide story.
  — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2022
• Obviously, that includes not letting a bunch of human trash on Mars build up.
  — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 19 June 2022
• Per the Mayo Clinic, the disease changes white blood cells into cancer cells that can build up in the bone marrow.
  — Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
• Would the nasal spray also somehow build up immunity in the mouth, which is another place through which we can be infected?
  — Quanta Magazine, 21 June 2022
• The mobile app enables creators to build up their own songs through a very simple set of tools that do not require musical expertise to use.
  — David Prosser, Forbes, 9 June 2022
• And most people who have logged encounters with both the vaccine and the coronavirus build up a hybrid immunity that may offer the best protection.
  — New York Times, 11 June 2022
• Many of these immune cells build up their protections iteratively, Dr. Crotty said.
  — New York Times, 11 June 2022
• The British also will train a platoon at a time under the plan, Milley said, allowing Ukrainian forces to build up their rocket artillery.
  — Dan Lamothe and Cate Cadell, Anchorage Daily News, 9 June 2022
• Countries are now racing to build up their chipmaking capacity after two years that left them brutally exposed to the volatility of global supply chains.
  — Anna Cooban and Uliana Pavlova, CNN, 17 June 2022
• The fraudster will then work to build up the credit rating for the fake persona with the goal of securing bigger loans or credit card limits and then bailing without ever paying the lending agency.
  — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 8 June 2022
• But the very same properties that make PFAS so durable and useful also cause the chemicals to build up in the body and in the environment.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2022
• The disease changes white blood cells into cancer cells and builds up in the bone marrow, the spongy material inside the bones where blood cells are made, according to the Mayo Clinic.
  — Esther Kang, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
• Additionally, layering fragrances allows your perfume to last longer, and one of the most popular ways to build up a scent bubble is to be intentional about your body-care routine.
  — Ariel Baker, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
• To avoid clumps, KVD recommends first wiping the wand against the rim of the tube to remove excess formula and building up coats quickly while your lashes are still wet.
  — Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
• Photosynthesis in plants can be disrupted, visibility for aquatic life can be impaired and metal deposits can build up in the organs of the fish that live in the polluted waters.
  — John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
• The rear has been bumped out and built up into a third story.
  — Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2023
• The job and trying to build up a farm just became too much.
  — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 July 2022
• Liu likes to start off with the smallest amount and build up if needed.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
• This includes dirt and oil that can build up as a result of styling.
  — Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
• This kind of patch can make CO build up in your home, cabin or camper.
  — Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant, 24 Oct. 2022
• One key protein known to build up in the brain cells of Alzheimer's patients is called tau.
  — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
• The issue was simply whether he would be built up enough after a slow start to the spring.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2023
• This is because the pollutants in the air build up on the glass and window frame.
  — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
• While in the Senate, Harris built up a voting record that put her to the left of Bernie Sanders.
  — Nr Editors, National Review, 2 Aug. 2024
• In the week before the trip, Christopher built up his friend list and flew off to Europe with his team.
  — Chris Moody, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
• The cat has to gather them in order to get a fish from the bird and that reward builds up stamina.
  — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
• That drive that had been built up by being the kid on the other side of the fence — there was no longer a purpose for that.
  — David Marchese David Marchese Photograph By Mamadi Doumbouya, New York Times, 7 July 2023
• The Dolphins have had a jillion draft picks in recent years to build up their depth.
  — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2022
• But it’s built up by linear pieces of wood going back into the frame.
  — Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2023
• On the contrary, even plant oils have the same capacity to build up in your hair.
  — Neha Tandon, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 30 Dec 2024