building up

present participle of build up
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as in accumulating
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building up
Verb
  • Research from the Princeton Neuroscience Institute found that physical clutter competes for your attention, reducing focus and increasing stress.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.
    Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Wettest Rain accumulating in a half-inch or more has occurred twice since 1872, according to the National Weather Service.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Snow levels are expected to drop as the storm moves through, with the heaviest snow accumulating in the Sierra Nevada.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.
    Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Many are expanding across markets.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Of course, while rising prices are a concern for ordinary Americans, members of The Forbes 400 list of richest Americans don’t have such concerns.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Another contributor is listening to staff, gaining their feedback and taking action to make improvements based on their input.
    Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When revenue picks up, the business can pay back more, accelerating growth without financial strain.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and other representatives in 2023 aims to eradicate toxic chemicals in turnout gear while accelerating the development of safer alternatives.
    Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In 2021, Bill told PEOPLE his Christmas plans usually include gathering him and Hillary visiting Chelsea’s family.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As workers began preparing the site for a speedy demolition, people began gathering across the street of what was left of the church.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This will be augmenting rather than replacing existing forms of urban transportation, however.
    James Morris, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • If augmenting, what super skills will the solution provide to make users superusers?
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Building up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20up. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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