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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About 5% of males have complete ED at age 40, and this percentage rises to 30-40% in males 80 or older.2 Given this prevalence and the effect ED can have on quality of life, proper diagnosis is critical.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Finding the perfect rose to become Martha’s namesake was difficult according to Hahn, who visited various fields and looked at dozens of contenders.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
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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Preserving, nature, history, and culture for future generations All told, Biden created 10 new national monuments and expanded 2 others during his term, tying him for eighth place, with William Taft, for the most monuments designated by a president.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
15 Jan. 2025
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While teams build local fan bases, league executives are also keen to grow individual player brands, recognizing the way other women’s sports stars—such as Caitlin Clark, Ilona Maher, Alex Morgan and Serena Williams—have expanded the fan bases for their sports.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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