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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
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Mens’ aesthetics With male grooming products up 77 percent year-on-year in a market expected to be worth $115 billion by 2028, men’s beauty is predicted to be big this year.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Lucinda Shen, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
That’s because what’s up onscreen is absolutely enchanting, a big-screen musical extravaganza that whisks you away from everyday cares, and belts it out at all the appropriate times.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Getting good quality sleep is one of the practices that can up your chances of living longer, and the longest-living people tend to have more positive attitudes.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Goes right up in the air and gets picked off by the safety.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Mens’ aesthetics With male grooming products up 77 percent year-on-year in a market expected to be worth $115 billion by 2028, men’s beauty is predicted to be big this year.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
It was valued last year at $250 million, according to Bloomberg, with CEO Kelly Littlepage calling the deal an up round.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
That’s because what’s up onscreen is absolutely enchanting, a big-screen musical extravaganza that whisks you away from everyday cares, and belts it out at all the appropriate times.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
But stockpiles are finite, and Russia has said massively upped its production of new armored vehicles and tanks.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Getting good quality sleep is one of the practices that can up your chances of living longer, and the longest-living people tend to have more positive attitudes.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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And an increased emphasis on apartment-like student housing has enabled students to study, dine and sleep while ensconced in their units.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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So far, the database contains some 13,000 entries for hawksbills and green sea turtles, but the team is hoping to add more sea turtle species and see increased policy and conservation results within the next one or two years, according to Christine Madden, ShellBank’s director and co-founder.Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Compared to natural peanut butter, which often has an oily layer that can affect the finished product of baked goods, Skippy’s recipe includes a couple ingredients to prevent separation.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
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In addition, the Entrant waives all claims to compensation or damages based on the use of the Media by Gannett for this Contest, and waives any right to inspect or approve any finished product or products or the use to which the Media may be used for the Contest.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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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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Investment in women's health is increasing, from VC to private equity.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The World Health Organization (WHO) wrote in its 2024 global tuberculosis report cases of the disease had increased internationally, with 8.2 million people worldwide being diagnosed in 2023.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Kenneth Fire triggered evacuation orders that have since been lifted as forward progress of the fire stopped, Cal Fire reported.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The evacuation orders had been lifted and the fire, which began in West Hills, was 35 percent contained as of Friday afternoon.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Temperatures will rise throughout the day, with a high of 50 degrees forecast for the Metroplex.Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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When power outages stretch out over several days, incidents of gastrointestinal illness often rise, Casey says.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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California firefighters have begun to see some progress against the raging wildfires into the fourth day.Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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Five people have indeed died in the Eaton fire thus far, and upward of 130,000 Los Angeles County residents are under evacuation orders, according to the Los Angeles Times.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bach said homeowners in California might pay anywhere from $1,000 to upward of $40,000 a year to insure their properties.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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