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 sleeves can be styled rolled up for a versatile look.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025
Particularly encouraging was watching kids, parents, policymakers and educators roll up their sleeves and dig in on games and activities that help promote math and problem-solving skills.
—Jim Cowen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The shooter rolled up on a moped, opened fire and sped away from the scene near the Bronx Academy for Multi-Media, a police source said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
When deflated and rolled up, the Atmos forms a cylinder measuring 7.75 inches long by 4.5 inches wide (197 by 114 mm).
—New Atlas, 3 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025
Particularly encouraging was watching kids, parents, policymakers and educators roll up their sleeves and dig in on games and activities that help promote math and problem-solving skills.
—Jim Cowen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The shooter rolled up on a moped, opened fire and sped away from the scene near the Bronx Academy for Multi-Media, a police source said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
When deflated and rolled up, the Atmos forms a cylinder measuring 7.75 inches long by 4.5 inches wide (197 by 114 mm).
—New Atlas, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
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Suicide rates, especially among young men, began to rapidly increase in the 1960s and is among the highest in the world today.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
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The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Refill and reuse is a rising movement: both a return to commonsense practices our grandparents knew — and a path forward toward innovation.—
Rachel Bustamante,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2025
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That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Throughout the 1960s, New York City’s financial sector boomed, yet simultaneously, poverty rates soared, deindustrialization accelerated, and housing costs skyrocketed.—
Daniel Wortel-London,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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Putting oneself in those situations that challenge conversational comfort zones and embracing discomfort, tension and unresolved conflicts accelerates growth significantly.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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LoPresti said southern flannel moths sting through venomous hairs that can cause burning, numbness, swelling, and in severe cases, nausea or full-limb inflammation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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As of Wednesday, the number had swelled to 1,218, according to the ACLU of Southern California.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Most significantly, 62% say their responsibilities have expanded significantly beyond their core reporting roles, with 37% reporting layoffs or buyouts at their organizations in the past year.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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