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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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Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
In addition to voting for a president, control of the U.S. House and Senate are up in the air, and countless local officials and ballot measures are also set to be decided.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Again, the effect was strongest when the positive words coincided with the up phase of slow oscillations.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024
Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
The firm also upped the midpoint of its non-GAAP earnings per share forecast for the full year.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
But through Monday’s close, the Dow is up by 2.4% since August 20, which is 11 weeks out from Election Day.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
In addition to voting for a president, control of the U.S. House and Senate are up in the air, and countless local officials and ballot measures are also set to be decided.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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
Again, the effect was strongest when the positive words coincided with the up phase of slow oscillations.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024
Verb
Everything is on the table, Bell says, from broadening the types of expenditures and categories of production that qualify for tax credits to upping the maximum amount a single title can receive in subsidies.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
The firm also upped the midpoint of its non-GAAP earnings per share forecast for the full year.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
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Larger body sizes translates to several advantages for these predators, such as increased buoyancy, energy storage, and the ability to undertake long migrations.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since the 2020 presidential race, the platform has loosened its guidelines, allowing increased spread of political misinformation.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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The reality, though, is that even something as apparently low-tech as cooking a potato chip can require over half a dozen different machines to mix, roll, slice, reclaim scraps, fry, sort, flavor and package the finished product.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The finished product stands 8 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide when the dark green leaves are fanned out and features five blooming flowers of various sizes.Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The panel, which also included David Cochran, a representative from the aquarium, discussed the film as well as how local organizations and communities can not only become more acquainted with the issues surrounding fisherman and local waterways, but how to play a role in effecting change.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The two actors first became acquainted while performing in the musical 110 in the Shade on Broadway in 2007.Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Her two top priorities for the district are fiscal transparency and increasing test scores.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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True lilies don’t need to be lifted in the fall and can stay in the ground.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Palantir’s revenue grew 30% on a year-over-year basis and the company lifted its forecast for the full year.Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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In fact, Knight Frank found that the percentage of U.S. buyers purchasing homes in London rose to 6.1 percent in the first six months of this year from 3.3 percent in the second part of 2023.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Boeing shares rose nearly two percent after union workers approved a new contract, ending a seven-week strike that had stalled production lines.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inspired, Lee joined Chisholm’s presidential campaign in 1972 – and since that serendipitous moment, Lee has logged over 30 years of experience as a public legislator, bringing valuable insights into the progress made for women of color over the decades.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Still, sales of medical packaging products were up 10% quarter over quarter, the second consecutive sequential increase and further evidence of a recovery in progress.Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some are now speculating that the central bank could even forgo a cut altogether if there are signs that inflation has begun to creep upward.Rob Wile, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Pricing for the collection begins at $50 and goes upward to $550.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024
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