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
Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, has impressed people close to the club with her insistence of rolling up her sleeves and digging into her new job, her first in professional sports.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
After struggling mightily, the Eagles rolled up 142 yards in the second quarter and cleaned up their penalties, too, with just one for 5 yards.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
So casual was Miller’s turn–Calvin Klein boxers poking out from the waistband of her jeans, sleeves rolled up to the elbows in a tomboyish gesture–that her boyfriend, Oli Green, was inspired to recreate the look.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
From Andy Cohen and Kyle Richards to Larsa Pippen and Phaedra Parks, see everyone who rolled up for this weekend's festivities at 2024 Bravo Fan Fest.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
After struggling mightily, the Eagles rolled up 142 yards in the second quarter and cleaned up their penalties, too, with just one for 5 yards.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
So casual was Miller’s turn–Calvin Klein boxers poking out from the waistband of her jeans, sleeves rolled up to the elbows in a tomboyish gesture–that her boyfriend, Oli Green, was inspired to recreate the look.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
From Andy Cohen and Kyle Richards to Larsa Pippen and Phaedra Parks, see everyone who rolled up for this weekend's festivities at 2024 Bravo Fan Fest.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
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Triller’s entry onto NASDAQ and its substantial backers has earned it increasing attention.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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The randomized hybrid arrangement was so successful — reducing turnover and increasing satisfaction among both employees and managers — that the skeptical company decided to expand the program to all employees.Sarah Green Carmichael, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Population growth, rising home prices, evictions and a shortage of affordable pet care have forced more pet owners in the community to rehome a pet.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Electric vehicle sales surge Electric vehicle (EV) sales experienced significant growth globally in 2024, rising 32% from 2023 for a third consecutive record high.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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While poverty is still very visible in rural areas, Morocco accelerates with its building plans, most notably the Grand Stade Hassan II.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Butler comeback was accelerated by 7-footer Andre Screen, who tied his career-high with four blocks in the game’s first 18 minutes.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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Certain moments of unabashed emotion where the music swells feel attuned to the vivid realism of cinematographer Santiago Gonzalez’s hyperactive camera.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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As goth revivalism continues to swell, what better band to bring it back than My Chemical Romance?Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
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Plans are underway to expand the facility in Cancún and build partnerships with hospitals and research institutions across the globe.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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While these young men shifted away from Harris in unanticipated margins, Hogg says Democrats' losses this election are bigger than just one voting bloc -- and hopes that extreme candor and commitments to those groups will not only rebuild but expand the party.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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