belly up

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Recent Examples of belly up Part of the clip shows the two cuddling on the couch with Daisy's belly up, happily accepting pets. David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025 There’s certainly a decent stack of cautionary tales, examples of where a manager returning to the site of former glory goes belly up. Nick Miller, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024 Immediately, the cat joins in the play, falling to the floor, belly up, as if he had been shot for real. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 That translates to an additional $20,000 in sales over the three days from folks who bellied up to the bars while waiting (and waiting and waiting) for their flights. Karri Peifer, Axios, 26 July 2024 So, basically, with everyone tiptoeing around Hill’s criminal case, Buddy is just bellying up to the ballot box and saying: Make this a referendum on me. Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024 For an authentic diner experience, slide into a booth or belly up to the counter at Angelo’s Glassboro Diner. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly up
Verb
  • By Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST—Government Heads Must: Distribute a department or agency-wide notice informing everyone that all DEI offices are closing.
    Terina Allen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Mariposa will be closed for lunch, but open for dinner Wednesday.
    CharlotteFive staff, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • An entrepreneur even approached Hunter recently with ambitions of including Highland on a bus tour of famous jazz musicians’ graves for European tourists during the 2026 World Cup.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
  • What After his lawsuit made headlines, Baldoni was approached by TMZ at the Los Angeles International Airport on Jan. 17 while traveling with his wife and kids.
    Benjamin VanHoose, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Established in 2018, luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader draws on over 30 years of research led by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, Professor Augustinus Bader.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Adeyemi's book draws inspiration from Harry Potter and other fantasy works, while its themes draw on West African mythology, Yoruba culture and the Black American experience.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The former New York Giants running back has run for at least 100 yards in four straight games and nearing a fifth straight game.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Four-Game Streamers Drew Doughty, D, LAK | 58% Yahoo Doughty is joining the Kings on their upcoming road trip and nearing his return to action.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Yet as those contracts come up for renewal, leagues may opt to take their games elsewhere, particularly as broadcast becomes less profitable and viewers switch to streaming.
    Alex Cranz, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
  • There are also theater and music performances coming up for those who love a live show.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Belly up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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