rigs (up)

Definition of rigs (up)next
present tense third-person singular of rig (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigs (up)
Verb
  • Rushing cotton through the system throws up new challenges, leaving brands and retailers more exposed.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Sometimes football throws up these bizarre twists of fate.
    Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And more grocery stores are on the way through new builds or rebuilds.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Even if a developer tears down and rebuilds, the new units will almost certainly command higher rents, pushing them out of reach for the tenants who previously relied on those properties.
    Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Rigs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigs%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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