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
Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Some of Iris Nemani’s earliest memories of the arts have to do with her parents waking her up — as a very young child — late at night to watch classic movie musicals on TV.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Difficult to pronounce, though easy to navigate, Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach is a must-visit for those who appreciate an up-close-and-personal look at turtles, snakes, frogs, otters, alligators, and more than 170 species of native birds.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Tack on a specialized sport-exhaust system to up the ante by another 10 horsepower for $4,500.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
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Adverb
In Miami Beach, rent is up 9% year-over-year, and downtown, rents are up by 2%.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Some of Iris Nemani’s earliest memories of the arts have to do with her parents waking her up — as a very young child — late at night to watch classic movie musicals on TV.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Adjective
The up-close encounter reported by Capt.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Difficult to pronounce, though easy to navigate, Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach is a must-visit for those who appreciate an up-close-and-personal look at turtles, snakes, frogs, otters, alligators, and more than 170 species of native birds.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Verb
Mater Dei upped the lead to 3-0, scoring twice in the third.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Tack on a specialized sport-exhaust system to up the ante by another 10 horsepower for $4,500.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adverb
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Demand projections for enriched uranium have also been revised upward in recent years.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Some schools are spending upward of $40 million on football rosters for the upcoming season, while constant player movement has left athletic departments scrambling to adapt.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The strongest effect came from increased feelings of security, trust and reliance within the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But analysts see 2026 as a period of consolidation for the sector, in which bullishness over Europe's increased defense spending is replaced by greater scrutiny of individual companies' performance and fundamentals.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Even though their scene was complicated to navigate, Stone is thrilled with the finished film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The overall warmth of the finished basement keeps pulling the family downstairs.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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So, the firm is well acquainted with the benefits of working in that ecosystem.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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At least the participants are well acquainted and evenly matched.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Since then, the damage has increased at an alarming rate, and many residents fear the end is near for the 53-year-old structure.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The recent strikes have increased the strain on the fragile truce between Washington and Tehran.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Verb
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All closures were lifted about five hours after they were put in place.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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While a 100kW motor is far too small to lift a commercial airliner, the Strathclyde team views this success as the definitive proof of concept.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Supply disruptions have also hit hard in Europe and Africa, where countries are responding to rising fuel costs and a considerable threat to food security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Airlines have faced rising fuel costs as the conflict in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies and increased energy prices.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Refreshingly, the name Tilly Norwood was seldom uttered, and that alone struck many attendees as progress.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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While large-scale practical quantum computers remain a work in progress, governments and technology companies increasingly view the field as a strategic industry that could shape future scientific discovery and economic competitiveness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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