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 buildup
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 24 June 2025
Inflation, rising construction costs and work to remove the buildup of water in basements, tunnels and land throughout the site also drove up the overall cost, the district said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Recent Results and Performances The Netherlands were looking in decent nick in the build up to the Euros until the very end of the 2024/25 season.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Verb
Experts say this unpleasant feeling can be caused by irritation from synthetic extensions, a dehydrated scalp, and product buildup.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 24 June 2025
Inflation, rising construction costs and work to remove the buildup of water in basements, tunnels and land throughout the site also drove up the overall cost, the district said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Noun
However, with Sheehan not yet fully built up, the club elected to option him back to triple A and have Wrobleski pitch twice in a six-day span this week, with a five-inning, two-run outing in Colorado on Tuesday preceding Sunday’s gem in Kansas City.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Recent Results and Performances The Netherlands were looking in decent nick in the build up to the Euros until the very end of the 2024/25 season.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildup
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The legislation is the signature priority of President Donald Trump, extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding billions to border security and increasing defense spending.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Wharton gained 30 pounds his freshman year in the weight room.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Punchbowl News reported today that Cruz made changes in order to gain more Republican support and comply with Senate procedural rules.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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Since founding his hugely successful e-commerce company Amazon in 1994, Jeff Bezos has accumulated a net worth that warrants his title as the third richest man on the planet.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Dryer vents tend to gradually accumulate hair, dust, and lint during normal operation.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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On an earnings call with analysts on Friday, interim CEO Ron Sargent said Kroger is trying to cater to value-minded shoppers by simplifying its promotions, lowering prices on more than 2,000 products so far this year and emphasizing its private brands that tend to cost less.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
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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Foodborne illnesses can spike in the summer months, especially given the higher temperatures and rise in outdoor dining like picnics and cookouts.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Mason West is a 6-foot-6, 220-pound rising senior at Edina (Minn.) High School.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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However, runoff from these earlier heavy rain will gather in streams and other low-lying areas and is expected to prompt flash flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
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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Putting oneself in those situations that challenge conversational comfort zones and embracing discomfort, tension and unresolved conflicts accelerates growth significantly.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Throughout the 1960s, New York City’s financial sector boomed, yet simultaneously, poverty rates soared, deindustrialization accelerated, and housing costs skyrocketed.—
Daniel Wortel-London,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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“Buildup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildup. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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