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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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
In two other sketches — an encounter of two moms (Celander and Sebastian) in a park and a feral send-up of PTA mothers — the addled, pressured mind forms a complement to the dysmorphic body.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Why not hold hands and send up one big prayer to God?
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The singer also hopes fans of both his music and reality TV will enjoy the send-up.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
In two other sketches — an encounter of two moms (Celander and Sebastian) in a park and a feral send-up of PTA mothers — the addled, pressured mind forms a complement to the dysmorphic body.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Israel struck oil depots in Tehran, sending up thick smoke and causing environmental alerts.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Why not hold hands and send up one big prayer to God?
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-up. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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