as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
the driver fetched up the horse-drawn carriage in front of the church
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Recent Examples of fetched up
Thieves have often targeted Picasso’s paintings, which have fetched up to $179 million at auction.
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetched up
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Video from the scene showed the rollout turning into an almost ceremonial moment, as the garage stopped and watched in silence as the Chevrolet was wheeled out.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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According to police, the driver stopped the bus at the intersection of East 65th Street and Avenue U, then a vehicle with multiple people inside pulled up next to the bus.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Harris capped his night with a two-run home run in the eighth inning that gave the Braves (37-18) some breathing room and halted Red Sox momentum.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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The accident occurred during a safety inspection after workers halted demolition work upon noticing that a part of the structure had slightly sunk while concrete slabs were being cut, said Lee Jong-woon, an official at Seoul’s Seodaemun District Fire Station.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Just weeks ago, the president was blaming Thune for not doing more to whip the votes needed to advance the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill that stalled over GOP opposition to weakening the filibuster.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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But the offense stalled against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon, who was making his first start of the season after seven appearances in long relief.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Chicago police said a dark sport-utility vehicle pulled up in the 5000 block of South Throop Street, and someone in the vehicle got out and started shooting.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The man pulled up in his pickup truck as Belle and Cal got ready to barge into a trailer.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Oppenheimer, 35 of Cambridge, was arrested in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of wire fraud.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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He was brought up from the minors on April 19, 2017, when Logan Forsythe suffered a broken toe when hit by a pitch.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Ahead of the upcoming release of her new Netflix film, the rom-com queen joined Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night, and the host brought up the fact that Lopez is now single.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Executives drew up projections for what that would mean.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The architect who drew up the cabin’s blueprints worked under a contract, like Davis.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Fetched up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetched%20up. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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