as in to close
to come near or nearer
belly up to the buffet table and help yourselves
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Recent Examples of belly up
In 1998, hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management was bailed out after its highly leveraged bets on bond arbitrage went belly up after the Russian debt default.
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Alex Pron, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Swashbucklers, scoundrels, bandits and buccaneers will soon be bellying up to the bar inside a lively new pirate pub at Walt Disney World that’s already booked solid for the first two months and promises to be a must-have reservation for visitors.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Marczyk Fine Foods was slated to occupy a space in the Origin Hotel, but that plan went belly up in 2019.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Now, belly up to USA TODAY's Bars of the Year with Mackensy Lunsford.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 30 July 2025
Sprawled out and his belly up, Chevy stared up at the ceiling.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Indeed, the restaurant strikes me as a perfect choice for solo dining: belly up to the bar for a glass from the strong wine list, which foregrounds small producers, and order something to nibble on, or dive into, or bask in.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Imagery of the aftermath showed vehicles submerged, some belly up.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 13 June 2025
Doing so might risk being sued by 401(k) investors in the future if their crypto investment goes belly up, Chao said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Alex Pron, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Swashbucklers, scoundrels, bandits and buccaneers will soon be bellying up to the bar inside a lively new pirate pub at Walt Disney World that’s already booked solid for the first two months and promises to be a must-have reservation for visitors.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Marczyk Fine Foods was slated to occupy a space in the Origin Hotel, but that plan went belly up in 2019.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Now, belly up to USA TODAY's Bars of the Year with Mackensy Lunsford.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 30 July 2025
Sprawled out and his belly up, Chevy stared up at the ceiling.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Indeed, the restaurant strikes me as a perfect choice for solo dining: belly up to the bar for a glass from the strong wine list, which foregrounds small producers, and order something to nibble on, or dive into, or bask in.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Imagery of the aftermath showed vehicles submerged, some belly up.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 13 June 2025
Doing so might risk being sued by 401(k) investors in the future if their crypto investment goes belly up, Chao said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly up
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On Thursday, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol sent a letter to announce that the coffee chain would be closing stores.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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It’s also recommended to reserve a day pass online ahead of your visit, since the natural area closes when the parking lots become full.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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In this case, an officer will approach the flyer at the security checkpoint and manually verify their identity.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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Becerra, known for exploring themes of social and familial rupture—draws on his own teenage experiences to craft a raw, contemplative portrait of youth on the edge.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The work drew on electron microscopy facilities at the Molecular Foundry and received support from the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mornings taste better with a fresh fruit smoothie and sunrise on your deck, and the always smiling and hospitable resort staff keeps the surprises coming—maybe a floating breakfast one day or champagne at dusk the next.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Open every weekend plus some select Wednesdays and Thursdays as Halloween nears.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Now, without Seidler’s backing and with Preller nearing the final year of his contract, the consequences of a possible early-round postseason exit remain to be seen.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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But a 38-yard field goal attempt with under a second remaining came up short.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement What, Modi must wonder, will Trump come up with next?—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Belly up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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