RANG UP Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

Definition of rang (up)

past tense of ring (up), chiefly British

as in dialed

to make a telephone call to our friend rang us up to see if we wanted to go to a cricket match

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verb (2)

past tense of ring up

as in achieved

to obtain (as a goal) through effort touted the many diplomatic triumphs that the president supposedly rang up in his first term

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The current release will only keep the market supplied for a few months, maybe until the end of the year if releases are dialed back.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Young was absolutely dialed in through the bag during his Sunday charge, as no player gained more strokes from tee to green in the final round.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of dialed

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Johnny then becomes bonded to a supernatural demon called the Spirit of Vengeance and is able to transform into a flaming, skeletal biker.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Josh Smead runs an architecture business called Liberty Design Development with his wife and hails from Liberty.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of called

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Toronto hasn't beaten NYCFC in New York since September of 2020 and has never won at Yankee Stadium.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Jakob Marsee, Joe Mack and Xavier Edwards had RBI hits during a four-run fifth inning for the Marlins, who have won four of five following a 12-game losing streak.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of won

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Even Telemundo’s legendary soccer narrator Cantor, has attained cross-over appeal, recently starring in a Coors Light commercial.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
All new sign-ups automatically receive Influencer status, while the Ambassador tier requires spending a minimum of $5,000 on the card in a year and the fanciest Icon designation can only be attained with a $15,000 annual spend.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of attained

Verb

Other projects to return and restore tribal lands have gained momentum in recent years.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Were the war to end tomorrow, Ukraine would have lost territory but gained military partnerships and significant investments, along with a new engine for its security and economic future.

— Thomas Nagorski, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of gained

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