as in comes up
to come near or nearer
belly up to the buffet table and help yourselves
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Recent Examples of bellies up
The private patio space off of the living room bellies up to the beach, where two sunbeds and an umbrella are set up for sunset happy hours.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
For the best seat in the house, request the chef's table that bellies up to the kitchen.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
For the best seat in the house, request the chef's table that bellies up to the kitchen.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellies up
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Automet is a brand that commonly comes up in our editor search to find comfy matching sets.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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And the latest search for Malaysia Airlines’ MH370 comes up empty.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Michigan continues to play a large role in shaping the nation's future, especially in presidential elections.—
Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The cast approaches the picture with a delightfully devil-may-care sincerity, playing off of one another with a simple ease.—
Gina Friedlande,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The decrease in approvals for citizenship comes amid fluctuations in those applying to naturalize.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Failure to do so comes with a fine of up to $32.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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As shares continue to vest ahead of close, the value of the gross up will decline, and WBD said that if the deal closes early next year the gross up would be zero.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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If one window closes, run to the next window—or break down a door.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bellies up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellies%20up. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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