DREDGED (UP) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

dredged (up)

verb

past tense of dredge (up)

as in found

to come upon after searching, study, or effort I might be able to dredge up some old baby clothes to donate

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Wondermind, which was co-founded by Gomez; her mother, Mandy Teefey; and Daniella Pierson in November 2021, touts mental fitness practices and tools.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
And now there are full-size mowers that can take on acres of grass, as a result of the technology being developed by companies like Kress, an electric motor company founded in the late 1920s.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

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Some restrictions on cadres are not outright bans, and many have learned to read between the lines and regulate their own behavior to avoid trouble.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
What the Mets learned at those positions in 2026 is the danger of counting on one player — aside from All-Star-level contributors — when faced with underperformance or injury.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
When Elaine asks for an in-person meeting, Rebecca heads there immediately, despite Pinter’s offices being inconveniently located at Canary Wharf.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

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The court document said that, around two weeks later, the resident discovered an AirTag concealed under the backseat of their car that was placed by their former partner without their knowledge or consent.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Gears and mechanical transmission Ancient Greek and Roman engineers discovered that toothed wheels could transfer motion, alter rotational speed, and change the direction of force.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

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