as in to close
to come near or nearer
belly up to the buffet table and help yourselves
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Recent Examples of belly up
Doing so might risk being sued by 401(k) investors in the future if their crypto investment goes belly up, Chao said.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
George Wendt, who bellied up to the bar to portray the beer-quaffing everyman Norm Peterson for all 11 seasons of the fabled NBC sitcom Cheers, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
But one of the best ways to try the local tipples remains bellying up where they’re made.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
The private patio space off of the living room bellies up to the beach, where two sunbeds and an umbrella are set up for sunset happy hours.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2025
Before Barneys New York went belly up in 2019, what aspiring designer didn’t dream about getting their clothes inside its hallowed marble corridors?
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
In October 2007, Ben Ammar bought indie distributor Eagle Pictures, which had gone belly up.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 May 2025
Lara’s also detailed how insurance companies are assessed if the FAIR Plan goes belly up.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
Hooters filed for bankruptcy this week, the latest casual dining chain to go belly up.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
George Wendt, who bellied up to the bar to portray the beer-quaffing everyman Norm Peterson for all 11 seasons of the fabled NBC sitcom Cheers, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
But one of the best ways to try the local tipples remains bellying up where they’re made.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
The private patio space off of the living room bellies up to the beach, where two sunbeds and an umbrella are set up for sunset happy hours.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2025
Before Barneys New York went belly up in 2019, what aspiring designer didn’t dream about getting their clothes inside its hallowed marble corridors?
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
In October 2007, Ben Ammar bought indie distributor Eagle Pictures, which had gone belly up.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 May 2025
Lara’s also detailed how insurance companies are assessed if the FAIR Plan goes belly up.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
Hooters filed for bankruptcy this week, the latest casual dining chain to go belly up.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly up
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The warning was issued Thursday at 7:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:06 a.m. US-69 closed in Overland Park The road is closed between College Boulevard and I-435 in Overland Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Key News Asian equities ended a positive week mixed, as Japan outperformed, while Indonesia and Malaysia were closed for the Islamic New Year, which is also known as Hijri New Year, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Several vehicles recklessly drove donuts in the middle of the road as a large crowd of spectators approached the intersection, police added.—
Ronn Blitzer , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach and to call 911 immediately.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Agnes’s affect, which can be blunt, hyper-literal, and emotionally flat, draws on a spectrum-y aesthetic that’s popular online.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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The documentary draws on 40 hours of interviews with Reubens, who initiated the documentary while secretly battling cancer.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Around the league The Tampa Bay Rays are nearing a deal to sell to a group led by Florida homebuilder Patrick Zalupski.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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World & Nation Trump nears historic choice on Iran: Should U.S. join Israel in its attack? June 17, 2025 Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military also struck the headquarters of Iran’s internal security forces on Wednesday, without specifying the agency or location.—
Joseph Krauss,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Selena Gomez is opening up about her childhood crushes, and one name in particular came up as a surprise.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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After taking a moment to deliberate, Gomez came up with her answer: Ariana Grande.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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“Belly up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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