as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
ticket sales are expected to roll up as the date of the concert nears
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Recent Examples of roll up
The materials were rolled up and compressed and in a plastic wrap.
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Eugene Levy watches William roll up to Windsor Castle on an electric scooter.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Use smaller pillows or even rolled up blankets or towels.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Oysters and lobster rolls up and down the coast.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Eugene Levy watches William roll up to Windsor Castle on an electric scooter.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Use smaller pillows or even rolled up blankets or towels.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Oysters and lobster rolls up and down the coast.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roll up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
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Thus, even if a farmer primarily relied on corn for sustenance and/or trade, planting beans and squash alongside the maize increased the nutritive value of the same area.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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The alliance should also increase its training with an eye toward degrading or destroying the Kaliningrad facilities should direct hostilities break out.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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With the right guardrails, integrating AI and other emerging technologies can help boards decode complex issues faster, accelerate upskilling, and enhance decision-making.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Such access, Su explained, accelerates the development of AI tools in areas like healthcare and emotional support.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The country’s declining birthrate means a shrinking workforce saddled with supporting a swelling elderly population.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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But while the Spartans swelled with early confidence, the Bruins’ didn’t quite blink.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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By platforming industry experts and passionate entrepreneurs, Ducard is helping Pinterest expand into new arenas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following its successful launch earlier this year, Virtuosa — the vintage-nodding, heirloom-like collection which introduced the precious and durable platinum among Atelier VM’s metals — is expanded to earrings and a couple of necklaces including a light point.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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