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as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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as in gained
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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as in accumulated
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 expanded
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 built-up
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
While the Classic looks a little more built-up, and has what may be a larger, physical rotating bezel, both watches have what’s known in some circles as a squircle design.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The area was densely built-up before the war and the enormous scale of damage means there are now huge mountains of rubble and debris everywhere.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
The home’s outer structure has a flat roof frame, composed of built-up.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
That group could factor into the team’s Game 2 plan, as well, following the Dodgers’ most built-up starting pitcher in breakout rookie Bobby Miller.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire has built up a great reputation over 17 years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
As the United States built up its factories, different options for eveningwear were easier to make.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The agency determined that gases that built up in the shield’s outer material did not vent properly, allowing pressure to accumulate.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Bread Alone has developed strong relationships with local farmers and built up a regional supply chain that helped insulate it from rising transportation costs during price spikes.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
There’s a trust built up that the new work will be relevant.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
But by the late stages of the game, the Magic had built up enough of a lead to withstand those misses.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Geologists concluded that the boulders formed over four million years as calcite built up around an organic core, which also caused the rocks' striking cracks to form over time.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The Caribbean-facing region of Quintana Roo has some of Mexico's busiest and most built-up beachfronts, but visitors looking for a more serene escape will love still-secret destinations like Mahahual.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
While the Classic looks a little more built-up, and has what may be a larger, physical rotating bezel, both watches have what’s known in some circles as a squircle design.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The area was densely built-up before the war and the enormous scale of damage means there are now huge mountains of rubble and debris everywhere.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
The home’s outer structure has a flat roof frame, composed of built-up.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
That group could factor into the team’s Game 2 plan, as well, following the Dodgers’ most built-up starting pitcher in breakout rookie Bobby Miller.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
Verb
But much like its rivals, the real season never built up a snow base to push skiing to its normal quality and season.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire has built up a great reputation over 17 years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
As the United States built up its factories, different options for eveningwear were easier to make.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The agency determined that gases that built up in the shield’s outer material did not vent properly, allowing pressure to accumulate.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Bread Alone has developed strong relationships with local farmers and built up a regional supply chain that helped insulate it from rising transportation costs during price spikes.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
There’s a trust built up that the new work will be relevant.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
But by the late stages of the game, the Magic had built up enough of a lead to withstand those misses.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Geologists concluded that the boulders formed over four million years as calcite built up around an organic core, which also caused the rocks' striking cracks to form over time.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-up
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The alleged success of Housing First does not come from aggregated homelessness data, but from case studies of different homelessness programs.—
Christopher Calton,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
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Haunting and wonderful images coalesce then dissipate, or recur without a sense of aggregated force.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased 91% — from 78 in 2015 to 149 in 2025.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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About half of the oil from Deepwater Horizon accumulated in a soupy plume that hovered at a depth of around eleven hundred metres.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The post quickly accumulated nearly 2 million views through Thursday, mostly an outpouring of condolences.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The war in Iran and the ensuing collapse in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has driven more cargo to Pakistani ports and effectively expanded their role in wider trade throughout South and Southeast Asia.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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To help financially vulnerable property owners get through taxes, Bristol offers senior volunteer tax credits and senior circuit-breaker programs, and has expanded its veterans tax exemptions.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Utah is at the heart of what’s been called the Sagebrush Rebellion, which rose during the Reagan era to challenge the prevailing management of federal lands, and, indeed, the entire idea of federal lands.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jeannoel joined the hundreds of other community members gathered in Coral Springs Friday evening at the vigil in Metayer’s honor.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His play on the field has only accelerated his rise.—
PJ Green
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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When officers attempted to catch up, the driver, identified as a 19-year-old, allegedly accelerated away from police.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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