go up
verb
went up; gone up; going up; goes up
1
: to be built or erected
a new sign went up
2
chiefly British
: to attend a university
3
of an actor
: to become confused
see also go up in flames, go up in smoke
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That kind of information will be essential to any trade counsel that has to go up against customs in a battle for refunds.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
When asked who grew up in a border community, nearly every recruit’s hand went up.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Buffalo will go up against the Cleveland Browns on the road on Sunday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Before his match with Joshua, Paul went up against boxing legend Mike Tyson, in November 2024.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
When asked who grew up in a border community, nearly every recruit’s hand went up.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Buffalo will go up against the Cleveland Browns on the road on Sunday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Before his match with Joshua, Paul went up against boxing legend Mike Tyson, in November 2024.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Go up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20up. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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