trade up
verb
traded up; trading up; trades up
1
: to trade in (something, such as an automobile) for something more expensive or valuable of its kind
2
: to stock or purchase higher-priced items
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The Dolphins, not Jordan, traded up from 12th to draft him with the third pick in 2013.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
In after-hours trading following the earnings release, the stock traded up 15%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
If your current suitcase squeaks, sticks, or has seen one too many baggage claim battles, this is your moment to trade up before these deals roll away.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
While Sorey could go earlier, an especially deep ILB class could push him into this range and a trade up would make this a realistic selection in this spot.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
In after-hours trading following the earnings release, the stock traded up 15%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
If your current suitcase squeaks, sticks, or has seen one too many baggage claim battles, this is your moment to trade up before these deals roll away.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
While Sorey could go earlier, an especially deep ILB class could push him into this range and a trade up would make this a realistic selection in this spot.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Trade up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20up. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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