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1
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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2
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
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The tussle over rare earths precedes the current administration; China for years has built up near-total control of the minerals as part of its wider industrial policy.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Still betting on this legacy, which has been built up so well in the past.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
With a small, experienced team, Times Real Estate has built up a portfolio that boasts properties sold in some of the county’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The lipids used to make fats and the cell membrane are built up two carbons at a time.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
It was just really built up energy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Manager Craig Counsell expects Soroka to be built up to multi-inning usage before he’s activated.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
After surging to the top of the National League East division, the Phillies built up a considerable lead over the Mets.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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
The amounts of prejudice that are built up in those Kingdom Halls, unbelievable.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The tussle over rare earths precedes the current administration; China for years has built up near-total control of the minerals as part of its wider industrial policy.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Still betting on this legacy, which has been built up so well in the past.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
With a small, experienced team, Times Real Estate has built up a portfolio that boasts properties sold in some of the county’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The lipids used to make fats and the cell membrane are built up two carbons at a time.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
It was just really built up energy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Manager Craig Counsell expects Soroka to be built up to multi-inning usage before he’s activated.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
After surging to the top of the National League East division, the Phillies built up a considerable lead over the Mets.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-up
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Instead of tracking individual users, MMM looks at aggregated data—spend, impressions, sales—to show how channels contribute over time.—
Bernard May,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Holland and Marek Epstein’s screenplay breathlessly regurgitates an aggregated fact sheet of Kafka’s life.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Craig Barritt—2024 Getty Images The Tisch family, whose fortune is gained from the Loews Corporation, has also been active during the mayoral election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What’s gained by indulging our doom?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, like his counterparts, Solomon isn’t necessarily worried about the value of the debt America has accumulated, but rather its debt-to-GDP ratio.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cochrane, who also had an interception from his linebacker position in the game, has accumulated three special teams flags this season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the social media star has expanded her participation in her hobby tenfold.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, if these expanded incentives come through, the Stage 32 program could mean that there’s a ready-to-go crew base in Florida for when production does ramp up again.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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Taking a glance at global markets overnight, Asia-Pacific markets rose, tracking Wall Street gains after AMD’s third-quarter earnings beat lifted artificial intelligence stocks.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The figure rose to a record high of 55 percent in 2022 and 2023.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ More than 350 residents from Marana and surrounding southern Arizona communities gathered to criticize Management and Training Corporation's refusal to communicate on whether a shuttered state prison will return as an ICE detention center.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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In response to the deployment, several hundred protesters gathered outside the base.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Brooks accelerated global expansion efforts, growing year-to-date revenue by 23 percent in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)and 82 percent in APLA (Asia Pacific and Latin America) when compared with year-ago levels.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, China and South Korea have grown increasingly at odds as China's technological advancement accelerated.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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