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
Therefore, don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and dig in!
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk, 31, was a hugely successful political field organizer, TikTok influencer, radio host, nonprofit leader and public speaker all rolled up in one telegenic figure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In recent history, Mayors Tom Menino and Ray Flynn rolled up that kind of a margin in their long time at the helm of the mayor’s office.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Led by running back Ahmad Hardy, the Tigers rolled up 142 rushing yards in the first period alone.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk, 31, was a hugely successful political field organizer, TikTok influencer, radio host, nonprofit leader and public speaker all rolled up in one telegenic figure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In recent history, Mayors Tom Menino and Ray Flynn rolled up that kind of a margin in their long time at the helm of the mayor’s office.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Led by running back Ahmad Hardy, the Tigers rolled up 142 rushing yards in the first period alone.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Colorado River and the two reservoirs have been suffering because of a multidecade drought in the West intensified by climate change, rising demand and overuse.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Stellarium Venus Begins To Fade September sees Venus rise closer to sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Department of War created a new task force in August to accelerate counter-drone development.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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The nanophotonic device could accelerate advances in communications, precision measurement, and even environmental monitoring.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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That swell at Mavericks, a half mile off the coast of Half Moon Bay, hit two days before Christmas, on the same day and amid the same storm that destroyed the Santa Cruz Wharf.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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As guests swelled outside the dining room, Chow and Osbourne led the lively room in a toast to New York and invitation to continue on to the comedy show.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unrivaled Experiences Growth Spurt Unrivaled will expand ahead of its second season with the addition of two new clubs and a development player pool, the league announced Wednesday.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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