as in to add (to)
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For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Indoors, six bedrooms offer generous en suites and ample space for family or guests, each thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy and the stunning coastal vistas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Federal Supplement Security Income payments would increase for January but those payments would be made at the end of December.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Green and Gold faithful at historic Lambeau Field will be extra pumped up given Parsons' presence.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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While her heart and effort were Aurora, she also was pumped up for her brother, who was named the game’s MVP against the Cincinnati powerhouse.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Both teams are 1-0 and building up playoff aspirations, and the latest Parsons-Daniels matchup is must-see stuff.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Posen said there will be a series of drops over time to augment the collection.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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That product was built from the ground up around AI and was possible only because of AI, as opposed to augmenting an existing product with AI.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rallied 1% after data showed accelerating growth in earnings for Japanese workers.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Google and Meta on Friday announced new partnerships with Reliance Industries as the Indian conglomerate seeks to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The mayor and his closest ally in the labor world have been seeking additional CPS funding throughout the district’s budget crisis that blew up much of Johnson’s second year.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now my parents can log in, scroll to their hearts’ content, and comment on their grandchild’s latest antics without blowing up my phone.—
Daphne Wilder,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fall is ideal for leaf-peepers, and winter, of course, draws out the skiers and snowboarders.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Republicans, frustrated that Democrats have been using procedural roadblocks to draw out consideration of even noncontroversial nominees, have been talking about a possible rule change for the better part of two months.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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