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
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The moment the soccer match began Wednesday night in Mission Valley, the home-team chant went up.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has inked a long-term deal with the Chicago Fire to add its name — and a massive flagship restaurant — to the team’s new $750 million stadium going up at The 78 in the South Loop.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
At 26%, Atlanta's search interest went up the eighth most compared to the other host cities.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Some of the structure has gone up over the first two buildings.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has inked a long-term deal with the Chicago Fire to add its name — and a massive flagship restaurant — to the team’s new $750 million stadium going up at The 78 in the South Loop.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
At 26%, Atlanta's search interest went up the eighth most compared to the other host cities.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Some of the structure has gone up over the first two buildings.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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“Go up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20up. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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