sent up; sending up; sends up
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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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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
It’s estimated the Falcon 9 accounted for more than 80% of the mass sent up into space last year — giving rise to the new generation of aerospace companies that rely on it.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Noun
The Teyana Taylor and Michael send-ups were shot after the Oscars.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Verb
Alarm bells went off in the seventh inning when Santiago Espinal was sent up to pinch-hit for Ohtani – who hit his 13th home run of the season earlier in the game – with two runners on in a close game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
It’s estimated the Falcon 9 accounted for more than 80% of the mass sent up into space last year — giving rise to the new generation of aerospace companies that rely on it.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-up. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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