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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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
Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The pan-European Stoxx 600 is up 2.93% so far this month, according to LSEG data, while the S&P 500 index is down 2.96%.
—Chloe Taylor,sawdah Bhaimiya,jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Both teams faced up an up-hill climb in the Section 6 competition Feb. 6 at Buck Hill in Burnsville with only seven total skiers competing, four girls and three boys.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Here are a few bills that have moved: Stiffer penalties for DUIs: Legislation that would up penalties for driving under the influence and criminalize refusal to submit to a Breathalyzer test advanced last week and has one more committee stop.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Known for Tasers and body cameras, Axon posted a Q3 2024 revenue surge of 32% to $544 million, with Taser sales up 36% to $221.7 million and cloud services jumping 46%.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The pan-European Stoxx 600 is up 2.93% so far this month, according to LSEG data, while the S&P 500 index is down 2.96%.
—Chloe Taylor,sawdah Bhaimiya,jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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
Both teams faced up an up-hill climb in the Section 6 competition Feb. 6 at Buck Hill in Burnsville with only seven total skiers competing, four girls and three boys.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
JPMorgan Chase analysts have upped their forecast for a recession occurring in 2025 from 30 percent at the start of the year to 40 percent, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported on Monday.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Here are a few bills that have moved: Stiffer penalties for DUIs: Legislation that would up penalties for driving under the influence and criminalize refusal to submit to a Breathalyzer test advanced last week and has one more committee stop.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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Miami Beach’s many restrictions and increased enforcement continued with extra police officers, DUI checkpoints and limited beach access.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: Small food and drink businesses focused on health and sustainability are specifically seeing increased growth — according to NIQ data from September 2023 to September 2024 shared with Axios.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ware, 20, is still far from a finished product and has plenty of room to improve, though.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The fired and finished mugs are available about three weeks later.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
10 Mar. 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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When his playing time increased in the postseason, Garner was prepared to make an impact.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Students online are more likely to have to withdraw from or repeat courses and are less likely to graduate on time, these researchers found, which further increases the cost.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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As part of the plan, the U.S. immediately lifted its pause on sharing intelligence and resumed security assistance with Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia more than three years ago.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after imposing the measures follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tense meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The series is about two sisters, but for the first half of the season, even by splitting the narrative into a bunch of flashbacks, Long Bright River can’t find a way to make that relationship rise to the surface.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Bentley says that 210 grams of 18-karat rose gold is present throughout the Black Rose’s decadent cabin, including on the dashboard, steering wheel, and drive mode selector.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Learning the art and science of how to keep these boats stable is a work in progress.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Mediators are trying to reach confidence-building steps between the sides, but there is no significant progress yet, according to the official who had no authorization to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity about the negotiations.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Capital expenditure, a barometer of private demand, was revised upward to 0.6% growth quarter-on-quarter in the October to December period, compared with a preliminary reading of a 0.5% rise.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Females can weigh as little as 22 pounds while males can reach weights upward of 50 pounds.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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