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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as in promotion
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Recent Examples of build up
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
Your liver can only process about one drink per hour, so drinking more than that causes alcohol to build up in your bloodstream.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
The vapor barrier below the house, which helps prevent moisture buildup and mold, was cut up, and there were no air vents to allow circulation.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
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That means trace amounts of these chemicals build up in the environment and can take more than a thousand years to fully break down.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
Your liver can only process about one drink per hour, so drinking more than that causes alcohol to build up in your bloodstream.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
In many cases, homeowners, state agencies and the federal government will have to do more to prevent vegetation buildup around high-risk areas, experts say.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
The vapor barrier below the house, which helps prevent moisture buildup and mold, was cut up, and there were no air vents to allow circulation.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for build up
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Since the attack, Weisz-Gut has felt forced to take account of the specter of increasing prejudice in Europe on a personal level.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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The drug has gained popularity in and out of Hollywood over the last few years as many people turn to it for weight loss, even when not medically necessary.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Oil giant Shell meanwhile saw shares gain almost 3% after posting a significant drop in annual profit following a year of lower crude prices.—
Ryan Browne,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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After consuming a lot of excess food or drink, how many toxins does the body accumulate?—
Vicky Vera,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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According to YouTube, the Southside Jamaica, Queens native accumulated the most streams of any New York rapper throughout the past year.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy met official annual growth target last year, expanding 5.0%, as a barrage of stimulus measures kicked in.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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Refrigerate the mixture for a few hours or overnight to allow the seeds to gel and expand.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Pricing and promotions will also be a key to success.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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If the case does proceed to trial, experts say, a jury could be turned off by the way DraftKings marketed its promotion offer to novice customers.—
Sean Gregory / Boston,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Fear has always attempted to step into the void, yet hope has consistently risen to meet the challenge.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Significantly, solar power rose 21.7% to generate more than 11% of the EU’s electricity, while a fall in coal generation led to the most polluting fossil fuel producing just 9.8% of the total.—
David Vetter,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The large crowd gathered Sunday morning on Olvera Street, a historic pedestrian street and part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, before marching toward City Hall, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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As digital transformation accelerates, leaders like Balatka with Semantic Visions are paving the way for a more resilient and efficient supply chain industry.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Our energy strategy must prioritize affordability for residents while accelerating our transition toward sustainable energy sources.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Build up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build%20up. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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