as in relinquishes
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 coughs up
Each room coughs up its contents like a kid with consumption.
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Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coughs up
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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In his songs, the Virginia rapper renders societal ills in high definition.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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The video, posted by Evolving AI on Instagram on March 24, renders the dogs’ real-life escape in a style reminiscent of a studio animation feature.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Robert Simmons surrenders to police following a seven-hour standoff.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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But Trump on Friday said that the United States wouldn’t end the war until Iran surrenders unconditionally.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Headway delivers 15-minute summaries of 2,000+ nonfiction books with audio, quizzes, and personalized learning — all for a one-time $51 with promo code MARCH15 until March 29.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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While Fox News Radio delivers straight reporting, the service is likely to find a home on some of the conservative talk stations that are currently CBS News affiliates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Red Sox ace’s next outing was pushed back to sync his preseason schedule with his Opening Day start next week and following turns in the rotation, manager Alex Cora explained to reporters before the game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The great Ian McShane, whose star rose again later in his career with turns in Deadwood and John Wick, might well have been the best Heathcliff.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Coughs up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coughs%20up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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