1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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2
as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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3
as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele
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Recent Examples of buildup
Ashley Wong, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Laing also cautioned that sardines contain purines, which may cause a buildup of uric acid and worsen symptoms like joint pain and swelling for people with gout.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s made with durable resin and has built-in ventilation to keep moisture from building up, so your backyard essentials don’t get moldy.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Less pressure and gas buildup from bloating may help support easier bowel movements.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Laing also cautioned that sardines contain purines, which may cause a buildup of uric acid and worsen symptoms like joint pain and swelling for people with gout.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair build up, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s made with durable resin and has built-in ventilation to keep moisture from building up, so your backyard essentials don’t get moldy.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Thus, even if a farmer primarily relied on corn for sustenance and/or trade, planting beans and squash alongside the maize increased the nutritive value of the same area.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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The alliance should also increase its training with an eye toward degrading or destroying the Kaliningrad facilities should direct hostilities break out.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Whether the move is about Netflix’s push into ads, gaining a better foothold locally or retaining subscribers — or all three — is yet to be discovered.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Manning was sacked just once and the line paved the way for Quintrevion Wisner to gain 93 yards in the final three quarters after the running back netted just 1 in the first period.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Before this tournament, Vacherot had only won once on the ATP Tour, accumulating $594,077 in prize money throughout his entire career.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The nursery did well, so Kids Planet began to expand.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The team plans to expand the research to evaluate inhaler emissions in specific patient groups, such as Medicaid recipients, and to compare clinical outcomes of low- and high-emission inhalers in the same therapeutic class.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Wise and Ian Cummings have been promoted to the second-highest management roles at The Star following the promotion of Greg Farmer to McClatchy’s executive vice president of local news and Andale Gross to The Star’s executive editor.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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With the right guardrails, integrating AI and other emerging technologies can help boards decode complex issues faster, accelerate upskilling, and enhance decision-making.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Such access, Su explained, accelerates the development of AI tools in areas like healthcare and emotional support.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Buildup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildup. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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