as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
finally got my brother to cough up the dough he owed me
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Recent Examples of cough up
Geeks with passwords controlled $5T in disbursements and would not cough up access for the new administration.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The symptoms of an active TB may include a persistent cough that lasts for more than three weeks, coughing up blood or mucus, chest pain when breathing or coughing, and fatigue.2
TB germs can take a long time to die.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Marylanders are coughing up $4,060, and Californians $2,575.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
Violators now have to cough up $77.50 — $65 for the ticket and $12.50 in administrative fees.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The symptoms of an active TB may include a persistent cough that lasts for more than three weeks, coughing up blood or mucus, chest pain when breathing or coughing, and fatigue.2
TB germs can take a long time to die.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Marylanders are coughing up $4,060, and Californians $2,575.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
Violators now have to cough up $77.50 — $65 for the ticket and $12.50 in administrative fees.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cough up
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The New York congresswoman had relinquished her No. 4 leadership slot as House Republican Conference Chair since she had been named Trump’s UN pick, and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was elected in her place.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Because these behavioral issues are not dissected, addressed or asked about during vet visits, many people relinquish their dogs to animal shelters.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yes, in 2025 there is no shortage of digital apps, planners and workspaces to render conventional notebooks obsolete – but a quick visit to any stationery store will prove that there's strong support for the physical versions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s team also provided information that could render these accusations null.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Read Next South Carolina Blind dog surrendered when owner couldn’t care for her.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The score remained 4-2 until Yankees reliever Tim Hill surrendered an RBI single to Perdomo in the eighth inning before giving way to Leiter.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The House narrowly voted to approve the GOP budget blueprint Thursday by a vote of 216-214, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Cough up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cough%20up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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