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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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
Monica Martinez, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Residents voted 35% for Trump in 2024, up from 26% in 2020.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025
Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
Changing between them requires an up or down swipe.
—PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Officials also upped the minimum fine from $25 to $50, and allowed for a $100 fine if the multiple dogs are off-leash.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
By the end of 2024, that number stood at $1.64 trillion, up from $1.59 trillion in 2021.
—Monica Martinez, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Residents voted 35% for Trump in 2024, up from 26% in 2020.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The company is also cutting its menu by 30% and removing the up charge for non-dairy milks, which have grown in popularity among customers.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
Changing between them requires an up or down swipe.
—PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
As more and more of us travel in large packs, resorts have been upping their suite game, building out spaces that feel more like private homes.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Officials also upped the minimum fine from $25 to $50, and allowed for a $100 fine if the multiple dogs are off-leash.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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These can cause increased pressure on your blood vessels, which can lead to capillary rupture.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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But the increased post-pandemic arrivals of Venezuelans seeking asylum have caused a split in the community, with some moving, along with other Americans, to a more hawkish view on immigration.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Goods subject to tariffs can be commodities or other raw materials, such as steel; component products, such as automobile transmissions; and finished products, such as a Mercedes-Benz sedan.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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Since the Hornets are far from a finished product, and boast one of the four worst records in the league, their true roster reconstruction will come in the summer.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 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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So there’s an urge to call those episodes something, and thanks to Community and TV Tropes and the increasing ubiquity of online TV discourse, the term bottle episode has been floating around, ready for the (inaccurate) taking!—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The value of most investments have increased significantly in the past year.—
Kerry Meagher,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That puts the order on hold while relevant challenges are litigated – unless the Justice Department can convince an appeals court or the Supreme Court to lift the hold.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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At one point, Musk lifted his son on his shoulders.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The average tariff on all U.S. imports would rise from less than 3% to about 20%, Ashworth estimated.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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This change is largely driven by the rising importance of advertising and the need for repeat engagement from viewers.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As progress was made in those areas, turnovers became an issue with the team combining for 47 giveaways in games against Marquette and St. John’s.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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Building new affordable units is important, too, but progress is undermined if existing buildings are sold and rents rise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The jet also angled sharply upward in the last second before impact, Homendy said.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Prices moving upward in January has further cooled hopes of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the near future.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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