1
as in increased
being at a higher level than average
the level of the lake is up this spring
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2
as in finished
brought or having come to an end
okay, time is up
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3
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
she's always up on the latest developments in fashion
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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3
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills
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as in rise
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Recent Examples of up
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
The show is recommended for ages 16 and up.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Acknowledging the club’s payroll constraints and the up-in-the-air ownership situation following reports that John Fisher intends to sell the team, Arena said the Quakes need to surround players like Martinez and Christian Espinoza, one of the top scoring duos in the league, with more talent.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Iran is upping efforts to roll out solar power projects nationwide, the latest developing nation to turn to the sun in an effort to address power shortages and shore up energy security.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
And this is way up from the uncertainty expressed by Californians back in August when the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkeley found that 48% of Californians supported it versus 32% opposed.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
The show is recommended for ages 16 and up.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Adelman wants to use him as both a traditional post-up center and as a Jokician play-maker from the elbows.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Acknowledging the club’s payroll constraints and the up-in-the-air ownership situation following reports that John Fisher intends to sell the team, Arena said the Quakes need to surround players like Martinez and Christian Espinoza, one of the top scoring duos in the league, with more talent.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
For its part, Focus has upped its efforts to capture the attention of Gen Letterboxd.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Iran is upping efforts to roll out solar power projects nationwide, the latest developing nation to turn to the sun in an effort to address power shortages and shore up energy security.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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The surface-to-surface weapon system provides the Joint Force Commander with increased range, lethality, survivability, and missile load out.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Miners argue increased subjection to the dust has led to an eruption of black lung, an incurable disease associated with inhaling the particles.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What did your family think of the finished version of the documentary?—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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True to form, Paige still hasn’t watched the finished series.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Caron became acquainted with NESN’s people during the 1994-95 NHL lockout, during which the network covered a number of the Pirates’ games while the Bruins weren’t playing, including a playoff series involving the Pirates and the Providence Bruins.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Investors cheered the improbable rise of the amateur heavy metal drummer and hard-line conservative, who’s expected to increase defense spending, cut taxes, and revive Japan’s nuclear power industry.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The salt in your food can increase fluid retention in your kidneys, potentially leading to elevated blood pressure,’’ said Pianko.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, cool September inflation data raised investor optimism that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting interest rates, lifting the present value of future profits and possibly boosting corporate earnings too.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In that appearance, Thilly moonwalked across the floor and performed a backspin before using his allotted five minutes to complain about rising taxes, according to CBS News New York.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Through a partnership with Trusted Provider Network and Trevor Colhoun, Unity offers care navigation support to eligible members and plan clients—helping people find care and track progress over time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kushner also said that progress was being made towards getting back the remains of all deceased hostages held in the Gaza Strip.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, energy analysts point to the high costs of setting up in a new remote environment in harsh weather without local infrastructure, labor, or equipment.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, Cox said via email last week that the cost of new construction and the site topography where the old police headquarters stood drove the cost up so high that the location was not the best choice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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