as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
ticket sales are expected to roll up as the date of the concert nears
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Recent Examples of roll up
Even amidst challenges and when faced with obstacles, Lisa would roll up her sleeves and shatter all barriers, always motivated by her why.
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Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Lenovo executives told The Verge that the laptop was rated for at least 20,000 rolls up and down and 30,000 hinge openings and closings.
—Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Time to roll up the sleeves, grab a glove and get in the game!
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The two-time Oscar winner rolled up to the 2025 Golden Globes in perhaps the boldest haircut known to womankind—and looked incredible, of course.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Lenovo executives told The Verge that the laptop was rated for at least 20,000 rolls up and down and 30,000 hinge openings and closings.
—Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Time to roll up the sleeves, grab a glove and get in the game!
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The two-time Oscar winner rolled up to the 2025 Golden Globes in perhaps the boldest haircut known to womankind—and looked incredible, of course.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for roll up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
Verb
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Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.—
Marina P. Asins,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2025
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One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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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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As a research scientist at NASA, he's spent his career studying climate change impacts, quantifying how quickly sea levels are rising and threatening coastal communities.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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In 1990, its northern drift accelerated, increasing from 9.3 miles (15 kilometers) per year to 34.2 miles (55 kilometers) per year, Chulliat said.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Nevitt said that the invocation of the Defense Production Act, which can be used to accelerate manufacturing, is also possible.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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His vision blurred and his eyes swelled in the smoke.—
Eli Saslow,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Since 2020, though, those ripples have seemed more like swelling and crashing waves in the wake of the pandemic.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The new store will also greatly expand the selection of artist and band merchandise and audio equipment like turntables and speakers, as well as new and used vinyl and CDs.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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