bucked up

past tense of buck up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucked up
Verb
  • Defensive end Anthony Smith said his eyes brightened as ball shot backwards.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The fireworks that lit up the sky afterward brightened an otherwise dreary night as the Mustangs turned three first-half Hornets turnovers into 11 points, punctuated by a 23-yard interception return into the end zone by Brian Dukes Jr.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The name of the new pilot program was inspired by a biblical passage about Jesus' Parable of the Good Samaritan.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The team is inspired by its heartbeat.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When Torres looked up to play the pass, Feyenoord midfielder Sem Steijn had recognised the danger, but was caught too far upfield to intercept.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • At one point, a friend of mine looked up and saw a white boy in a shiesty.
    Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • People in the comments section validated her feelings and encouraged her to stand firm.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The family-friendly event draws kid and adult runners, and for a fun Halloween twist, participants are encouraged to dress up.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Bucked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucked%20up. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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