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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
the level of the lake is up this spring
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as in finished
brought or having come to an end
okay, time is up
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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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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
Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Shares of the Spanish fashion giant, which is set to publish full-year results on March 12, are up almost 40% so far this year.
—Sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
William Mark Stuckey, The Conversation, 30 July 2024
From there, Russell stepped in, taking the up half-inch-by-half-inch to its final destination, a crop that finished below the chin.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Trembling—which occurs when your muscles involuntarily contract and relax super quickly—requires energy that, in turn, ups your body temperature to a toastier level.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
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As of last month, alcohol costs were up only 1.8% since the year before, while inflation overall was 2.7%.
—Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Shares of the Spanish fashion giant, which is set to publish full-year results on March 12, are up almost 40% so far this year.
—Sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Because an electron with a vertical spin in the up direction does have a spin when measured horizontally, quantum information theorists can say that the relativity principle is (ultimately) responsible for quantum entanglement.
—William Mark Stuckey, The Conversation, 30 July 2024
From there, Russell stepped in, taking the up half-inch-by-half-inch to its final destination, a crop that finished below the chin.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Verb
West Virginia and Michigan State upping the pressure The beauty of college basketball, especially at this early juncture, is the stylistic diversity that exists — even within the same conference.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Trembling—which occurs when your muscles involuntarily contract and relax super quickly—requires energy that, in turn, ups your body temperature to a toastier level.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
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If temperatures fall too low, freezing can occur, whereas temperatures that are too high can result in an increased metabolism, leading to slow starvation.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fitness trackers, smartphone apps, and pedometers can facilitate tracking and encourage increased steps.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nearly two years after the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into the city and LMPD was released, the finished product — negotiated and agreed upon by city officials, LMPD leaders and the DOJ — was released Thursday morning.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Featuring 1,200 pieces, the finished product can be used as a beautiful holiday decoration.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Linklater was very acquainted with the real life story of Gary Johnson.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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But there’s no prettier place to become acquainted with some of Canada’s most influential artists: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, a collective of landscape painters who rose to fame in the early 20th century with their romantic depictions of Canadian nature.Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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By all measures, the company exceeded all expectations thanks to customer participation and decided to significantly increase the initial pledge to $11 million.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This agreement is taking placing just as Anaheim is set to increase minimum wages to nearly $20.50 an hour in the new year.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Supporting Ukraine’s domestic market Nemiroff also has an eye on lifting the Ukrainian economy.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The meteors will appear to come from the direction of the Gemini constellation, which rises in the east, according to The Planetary Society.Gina Park, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Paul Sartre once said that being human is making the idea of humanity progress.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stock market in general has trended upward and cryptocurrency values have skyrocketed.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The number of emergency room visits for RSV is moderate but trending upward.Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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