1
as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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as in gains
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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as in accumulates
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 expands
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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Recent Examples of builds up
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver of people who drink little to no alcohol.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
Conversely, people who live in an arid climate might find that dust builds up quickly, especially around doorways and windows, which are common entry points for outside dirt, requiring more frequent sweeping.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver of people who drink little to no alcohol.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
Conversely, people who live in an arid climate might find that dust builds up quickly, especially around doorways and windows, which are common entry points for outside dirt, requiring more frequent sweeping.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builds up
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Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati gains a roster spot on its 40-man roster entering free agency, affording it the flexibility to add someone else or promote someone from within the organization.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a statement, a Spotify spokesperson refuted the notion that the company gains from streaming fraud and pointed toward efforts the streaming service has instituted to combat the practice.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each piece, passed from one set of hands to another, accumulates both story and value.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Avoid spots where water accumulates.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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The collaboration expands on BMW and Solid Power’s work since 2022, now strengthened by Samsung SDI’s experience in large-scale cell manufacturing and materials engineering.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the horizontal stroke expands dramatically as AI enables professionals to contribute meaningfully beyond their core expertise.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over 98% of Grab’s engineers now use AI to code, which accelerates their development cycles.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even under a bullish scenario where the company accelerates to a 60% 4-year CAGR, the stock would need to trade at 27x CY28E revenue just to justify its current price.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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For me, the feeling of nailing a big, screen-clearing combo while the music swells to a crescendo is well worth the grind.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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The loss of sea ice in the ocean next to Hektoria, believed to have been driven by ocean warmth, allowed wave swells to reach the fast ice and break it up, leaving the glacier exposed to ocean forces.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and coworkers questioning her worth.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Builds up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builds%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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