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
Sarah Moreno
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Oil prices are up more than 50% since the war with Iran began, raising energy costs for businesses and consumers.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
During an event at UCLA's Acosta Athletic Complex, players and athletic department officials provided an up-close look at the new uniforms.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 4 May 2026
To up her repertoire, D’Angelo has been practicing a back two-and-a-half twist that has a high degree of difficulty.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Adverb
Graduates, who can earn $50,000 and up, can apply for jobs at MasTec.
—Sarah Moreno
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Oil prices are up more than 50% since the war with Iran began, raising energy costs for businesses and consumers.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Adjective
Just as often, a crappie will execute an up-bite, approaching and eating the bait with an upward swimming motion, rather than eating and swimming back toward the bottom.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
During an event at UCLA's Acosta Athletic Complex, players and athletic department officials provided an up-close look at the new uniforms.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
The minimum pay — which hasn't been raised federally since 2009 — would be required to be upped by larger companies, according to the new legislation.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 4 May 2026
To up her repertoire, D’Angelo has been practicing a back two-and-a-half twist that has a high degree of difficulty.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adverb
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But from 42 knots upwards is where hydrofoiling craft hit their equivalent of the sound barrier — cavitation.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Lower yields also tend to push upward on prices for stocks and other kinds of investments.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Beyond the frequent urination Wayans experienced, type 2 diabetes symptoms can include increased thirst and hunger, weight loss, frequent infections, tingling in the hands and feet, darkened patches on the skin and dry skin.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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In order to meet increased demand, DPS launched 14 of these Multi-Intensive Autism, or MIA, classrooms throughout the district this year, with plans to open nine more.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That visibility spans environmental emissions, worker health protections and chemical residues in finished products, all assessed as interconnected parts of the same manufacturing system rather than isolated compliance checkpoints.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Small, finished improvements add up quickly and make a home feel better cared for without requiring major renovation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The hotel takes care to make sure guests feel acquainted with Lisbon, leaving its own handy city guide—which has plenty of original tips—in each room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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And while renewed public attention to these issues is welcome, my work has kept me long acquainted with the fact that these concerns are not novel.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 76ers led for all but 31 seconds in the game, increasing a five-point halftime edge to 18 in the third quarter.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Her aunt plans to pressure the City Council to pass measures to increase building safety.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Spurs’ back-to-back wins have lifted them out of the relegation zone and their remaining fixtures are hugely important.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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And dirt is moving on the site of a future 148,000-square-foot Target, where developers and city and county officials lifted their shovels Tuesday.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The crackdown—which came amid a shrinking economy, rising costs, tax increases, and Ukrainian drone strikes on the country’s energy sector—led to a rare outburst of public discontent and an equally uncommon acknowledgment of the dissatisfaction from Putin.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Gas prices have surged and inflation is rising.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Choose one clear step forward, and let that consistency shape your progress in a steady way over time while staying grounded in your priorities.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Expressing support for open primaries to a national audience is an important first step, but vocalizing this support after the legislative session has ended is less effective than concrete action while the session is in progress.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
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