as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail
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Recent Examples of work up
Callie didn’t want to believe that the wilderness is a part of her, and she got worked up.
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Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Led by sophomore right-hander Lucas Smith and freshmen Jacob Imoto (Mission Hills High School) and Joey Halter (Westview High School), the Comets have six relievers who routinely work up to two innings a game.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
There are plenty of other works up here worth admiring here, too: a ca.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In one game, Muniz worked up the courage to remove the chest straps that secure her in her wheelchair.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Led by sophomore right-hander Lucas Smith and freshmen Jacob Imoto (Mission Hills High School) and Joey Halter (Westview High School), the Comets have six relievers who routinely work up to two innings a game.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
There are plenty of other works up here worth admiring here, too: a ca.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In one game, Muniz worked up the courage to remove the chest straps that secure her in her wheelchair.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work up
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The project, which includes a five-star hotel and a residential estate, was developed by a company linked to Prayudh’s PM Group.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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To make matters more convoluted, Charity developed an eerie obsession with both of her sisters and identifies the three of them as one person.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Animated conversations forge new connections under the Leo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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After a nine-year playing career for the Cubs, Phillies and Rangers, from 1996 to 2004, Glanville has forged a distinguished second act on just about every communications platform.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Each element worked together to create a perfect slice—and bite—of sweet (but not too sweet) cake.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Young, a Southern California star himself, played for a rival high school and was a few years older than McMillan, and the two have worked out together since.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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Or perhaps Pelinka should have lined up contingencies in case the trade for Williams didn’t work out.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Work up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20up. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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