as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
finally got my brother to cough up the dough he owed me
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Recent Examples of cough up
Duran has 2 1/2 years of team control left, per Spotrac, so the Dodgers would have to cough up a significant return back to Minnesota.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Radio astronomy has long been unsung and underappreciated, largely because it's never been able to cough up the kind of jaw-dropping visual images that are routine with large optical telescopes.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
When not coughing up the ball, the Pacers just have more scoring threats, and their defense has been great for much of the series.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Manga characters and their fans who have the condition cough up flower petals or flowers due to unrequited love.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Radio astronomy has long been unsung and underappreciated, largely because it's never been able to cough up the kind of jaw-dropping visual images that are routine with large optical telescopes.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
When not coughing up the ball, the Pacers just have more scoring threats, and their defense has been great for much of the series.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Manga characters and their fans who have the condition cough up flower petals or flowers due to unrequited love.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cough up
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The proposal suggests Musk won’t relinquish the CEO title in the near term.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Across the collection, the complex and multifaceted experiences of trans people of color are rendered vividly, and the pieces urge political action in the present while offering a beacon of hope for a more just future.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Market Concentration: Heavy dependence on the Canadian market renders TLRY vulnerable to regulatory changes and competitive pressures within a single jurisdiction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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At least for the moment, Maron seems to surrender to the discord between two of his three roommates, though stand-up’s most famous cat guy is never not a little on edge.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pressure to release the hostages, pressure to lay down its arms, and pressure to surrender control over Gaza’s future.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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While the frontrunners battled it out, Dulcy Caylor quietly delivered a huge hit on beam, posting a massive 13.850, and Simone Rose continued a strong day on vault.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from both Florida and California.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Cough up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cough%20up. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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