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
David Aldridge, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Shine your fairy dust up there, girlfriend.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham had an up-close discussion with a policewoman during the team's playoff win against the Atlanta Dream Thursday night in Atlanta.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Protagonist Pictures has upped Alice Vail to head of acquisitions and development alongside a series of key internal promotions across various department and a new addition to its team.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Two plays later, running back Roschon Johnson scored from a yard out, with a two-point conversion from Williams to tight end Cole Kmet putting the Bears up 15-12 with 25 seconds left.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Shine your fairy dust up there, girlfriend.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
The exotic vehicle display at the auto show offers an up-close look at ultra-high-end vehicles from automakers such as Bentley, Lamborghini and McLaren.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham had an up-close discussion with a policewoman during the team's playoff win against the Atlanta Dream Thursday night in Atlanta.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
Two goals in his past two matches will up his confidence levels.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Protagonist Pictures has upped Alice Vail to head of acquisitions and development alongside a series of key internal promotions across various department and a new addition to its team.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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Miners argue increased subjection to the dust has led to an eruption of black lung, an incurable disease associated with inhaling the particles.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, any increased ability—or need—to rely on parental support does little to support the idea that the American Dream is alive and kicking.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Alternate 4-inch layers of shredded organic matter with 1 inch of topsoil or finished compost.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Having local celebrities to tap into hands buyers the opportunity to easily adapt the format for their own territories, says Mike Beale, managing director of ITV Studios Creative Network, who says format sales will be prioritized over finished tape.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Caron became acquainted with NESN’s people during the 1994-95 NHL lockout, during which the network covered a number of the Pirates’ games while the Bruins weren’t playing, including a playoff series involving the Pirates and the Providence Bruins.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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That's where Chad Volk, who opened LC Car Care in Lake Crystal in 2018, became well acquainted with the 2015 Edge.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thus, even if a farmer primarily relied on corn for sustenance and/or trade, planting beans and squash alongside the maize increased the nutritive value of the same area.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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The alliance should also increase its training with an eye toward degrading or destroying the Kaliningrad facilities should direct hostilities break out.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The fragrance opens with this bright, fizzy combination of raspberry, orange flower, and mandarin that immediately lifts your mood.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eight, maybe nine years removed from swiping worms from the corner store and lifting loose change from cars in the mall parking lot.—
Allen Iverson,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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There's a whole chapter on what causes economic progress and the role of technology, among other things.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Both countries claimed higher death tolls than their neighbor acknowledged.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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And in a shocking twist, it was revealed that on one of the highest voting nights, no celebrity will be going home this week.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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