1
as in increased
being at a higher level than average
the level of the lake is up this spring
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2
as in finished
brought or having come to an end
okay, time is up
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3
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
she's always up on the latest developments in fashion
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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3
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills
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as in rise
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Recent Examples of up
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The largest percentage increase came from the Cognizant Classic, which was up 34% from Saturday to Sunday and 49% during the final round when Joe Highsmith won.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
The up side of this approach is that sporty types like runners and cyclists can still hear the world around them as well as the workout tunes.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
And expect bold moves, not modest hikes: More than half plan to up their AI and cybersecurity budgets by more than 16%.
—Forbes Research, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
The company has built a $13.8 billion stake in OpenAI and last year spent almost $76 billion on capital expenditures and finance leases, up 83% from a year prior, partly to enable the use of AI models in the Azure cloud.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The largest percentage increase came from the Cognizant Classic, which was up 34% from Saturday to Sunday and 49% during the final round when Joe Highsmith won.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The Baies candle is a deep, fruity scent with notes of blackcurrant and rose, while Roses is a straight up dose of blooming, dewy petals.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
The up side of this approach is that sporty types like runners and cyclists can still hear the world around them as well as the workout tunes.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Finished in eye-catching livery plus racing seats, upgraded suspension, roof racks, and most importantly, tires with 4-millimeter studs, the Arctic Circles upped Polestar's Scandinavian rally racing heritage by a serious measure.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
And expect bold moves, not modest hikes: More than half plan to up their AI and cybersecurity budgets by more than 16%.
—Forbes Research, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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Those opposed to a carbon levy, such as Brazil, China and Saudi Arabia, have raised concerns over economic competitiveness and increased inequalities.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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That's particularly due to increased demands and societal pressures that are greatly fueled by social media.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Chinese market is also home to an extensive IT supply chain that can easily source more workers while routing raw materials and components and converting them into finished goods for shipment to world markets.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Dog treats from a Miami area company has been recalled after Washington state testing found salmonella in the finished product.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Insufficient protein intake accelerates sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, which in turn increases vulnerability to illness, injury, and functional decline.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, a new moon will rise on April 27; therefore, resulting in dark skies and increasing the chance of visibility.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He’s made a conscious effort to lift the ball more, and he’s continued to walk as he’s climbed the system.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The United States defends their women’s world hockey championship with a 7-5 win over Canada. 2016 — Kris Jenkins hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Villanova to the national title with a 77-74 victory over North Carolina — one of the wildest finishes in the history of the NCAA Tournament.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In times of great uncertainty, regions that adapt, innovate and respond smartly to changing times rise to the top.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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China’s tariffs would rise by one percentage point; the European Union’s would shift by even less.—
Ben Blatt,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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When Sage releases that water, the pressure from underground shoots it upward, and the heat creates vapors that spin turbines and crank out electricity.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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Current world championship leader Lando Norris has typically celebrated his podiums by banging the base of the bottle on the step of the podium, causing the champagne to shoot upward into the sky.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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