Noun
a singer-comedian who specializes in send-ups of pop hits Verb
the sitcom sends up the “trials and tribulations” of the rich and famous
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Political satire on national television—particularly on NBC’s SNL—continues to shape public discourse, and the latest episode, which lampooned Bondi and Noem, drew attention for its comedic send-up of recent Senate testimony and the ongoing government shutdown.—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 Merhige treads a very fine line between crafting his own vampire story while also delivering a devious industry send-up, as well as a striking homage to Nosferatu.—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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In one, a Russian tank charges along a dirt track, sending up clouds of yellow dust.—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025 Shepherd’s Purse A low-growing annual weed with leaves that resemble dandelion foliage, shepherd’s purse germinates in fall and then sends up a slender flower stalk in spring.—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for send-up
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