rig (up)

verb

Definition of rig (up)next
as in to think (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig (up)
  1. throw up
  2. rebuild
  3. retrofit
Verb
  • Travis Gabriel at Olympia High and Marlin Roberts at Kissimmee Gateway throw up their arms as if to surrender with a white flag.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • At one point, the new members crowded along the railing, throwing up peace signs, thumbs-ups and heart hands.
    — Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Definition of throw up
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  • The committee welcomed the progress Friday, but said the work to restore public institutions and services and rebuild the territory would be immense.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Mayor Karen Bass issues an executive order for city departments not to process Lineage rebuilding plans until the city and the public can review the investigation.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of rebuild
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  • For marketers, this means trust cannot be retrofitted after automation grows.
    — Hope Frank, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Moreover, retrofitting existing offshore wind turbines with cable-stay reinforcements offers operators a cost-effective way to extend the lifespan of aging assets.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of retrofit
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“Rig (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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