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
Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The number of days that kids spend in the hospital for behavioral health reasons is also up 90% in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, Liaw said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The bear damaged several tents and an up-screen enclosure, site officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Creative Capabilities This year, our agency is upping the budget of our creative department because innovative thinking and execution are at the heart of every successful campaign.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Alamitos Vineyards in San Jose already harvested their estate sauvignon blanc, and next up is pinot noir, chardonnay and albariño, followed by Napa cabernet and their estate Syrah and Touriga Nacional.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The number of days that kids spend in the hospital for behavioral health reasons is also up 90% in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, Liaw said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Fans can get an up-close glance at costumes worn by performers such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Raul Julia, Viola Davis, Patrick Stewart, Angela Bassett and more.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The bear damaged several tents and an up-screen enclosure, site officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
In her cover story, Washington opens up about how a career setback prompted her to up her red carpet game.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Creative Capabilities This year, our agency is upping the budget of our creative department because innovative thinking and execution are at the heart of every successful campaign.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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Women who take birth control pills or are pregnant may also face an increased risk.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the Internet, and now AI, enabled increased firms’ capabilities, and customers acquired more power in the marketplace, the most successful firms were those that embraced startingly different principles.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement As of today, more than half of these strategic minerals face some sort of export restriction or control, whether on the minerals themselves or the know-how that allows them to be incorporated into finished products.—
Fatih Birol,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump in particular has turned the heat on Sheinbaum to limit China’s influence on manufacturing in Mexico, with the Mexican president taking steps to curb imports on finished apparel and, more recently, footwear.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 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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Federal Supplement Security Income payments would increase for January but those payments would be made at the end of December.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Set in early-1960s New York City, the film follows a folk song singing Minnesotan with a guitar and a dream, rising from a coffeehouse performer to a counterculture legend.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Richardson, while still a work in progress, wasn’t used at all.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some things are better, some are still in progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the AmCham Shanghai survey found 14% of the respondents reported the environment for foreign businesses in China was worsening, with the tech sector seeing the highest challenges at 31% of industry respondents.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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