1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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2
as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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3
as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele
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as in promotion
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Recent Examples of build up
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The orchestra built up in the next few years a deficit of around $17 million.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
They’re also designed with mesh fabric, which prevents odor buildup by allowing plenty of ventilation.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 June 2025
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When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The orchestra built up in the next few years a deficit of around $17 million.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Noun
As with Britain, Kuwait bought IFVs from Russia during its 1990s buildup, including 142 BMP-3s.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
They’re also designed with mesh fabric, which prevents odor buildup by allowing plenty of ventilation.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for build up
Verb
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Suicide rates, especially among young men, began to rapidly increase in the 1960s and is among the highest in the world today.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
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Solar flares and other solar activity, such as solar storms, increase every 11 years as the sun reaches the height of its 11-year cycle, the solar maximum, which last occurred in late 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The fund was among several projects that gained momentum as South Asian House concluded its third consecutive year of programming at the festival, partnering with the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) and Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) to spotlight the need for authentic representation in film.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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Florida gained more than 63,000 New Yorkers in a single year, contributing to a net loss of 244,000 residents from New York in 2022 alone.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
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It is recommended to clean your blinds every week or two so that dust and particles don’t accumulate.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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As adoption data accumulates, expect regulatory clarity and updates to CPT codes, unlocking broader reimbursement pathways.—
Hui Sang Yun,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Most significantly, 62% say their responsibilities have expanded significantly beyond their core reporting roles, with 37% reporting layoffs or buyouts at their organizations in the past year.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Hackers over the years have expanded their target list to include cities and municipalities, hospitals, hotels and casinos, as reported by CBS News' 60 Minutes.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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That might seem like a sign of an upcoming promotion.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Yet that ignores the inevitable churn that comes with promotion to the Premier League, to say nothing of £148million generated in sales of Romeo Lavia, Tino Livramento, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Tella.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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However, Florida residents have already seen their electric bills rise by 20% over the last five years.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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With Israel saying its operation could last weeks, and urging Iranians to rise up against their Islamist clerical rulers, fears have grown of a regional war dragging in outside powers.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Times pop music critic Mikael Wood and staff writer August Brown gathered to discuss the box set and what to make of its bounty.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Despite its enormous size, Apophis will not impact Earth in 2029, but its very close pass is a once-on-a-lifetime opportunity to gather data that could be critical for humanity’s future.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This can accelerate aging and increase the risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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India’s space ambitions have accelerated under Modi, who was elected to a third term last June and has tried to assert India’s place on the global stage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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“Build up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build%20up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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