ROLL UP Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

roll up

verb

Definition of roll up

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 boat rolled up out of the sea, but was practically submerged, swamped and sluggish, and the skipper floated free of her. — James D. Oxley, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026 Fold sides of rice paper up and over filling, then starting with the side closest to you, roll up rice paper gently but tightly. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Two St Petersburg squad cars rolled up on him during one protest, prompting a community member to stop and film the encounter. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026 Garcia said Lindsey continued to refuse multiple verbal orders and police body camera video shows Lindsey rolling up his windows, trying to take off his seatbelt before opening the door. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll up

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Corporate America has dramatically increased investment in women's sports over the past several years as leagues such as the WNBA and the National Women's Soccer League continue posting record attendance and television ratings.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Houthis’ allies The Houthis are backed by Iran, which began increasing its aid to the group in 2014 as the civil war escalated and as its rivalry with Saudi Arabia intensified.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

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Eliminating the tax credit didn’t kill the EV market entirely, however, and EV sales in the US actually rose 15% from the first quarter to the second quarter of this year.

— Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Exports of high-tech items surged nearly 41% in January-July from the same period the year before, while shipments of vehicles jumped 55% and overall exports of electronics and machinery rose 26%.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rise

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Despite their mass, the mammals do know how to accelerate in water and on land.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
In 2020, scientists found that combining snail slime from a common garden snail with gold nanoparticles helped accelerate wound healing and exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in mice.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerate

Verb

Start the conversation, suggest the class, or invite someone into a plan that expands the room.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
South Africa's utility, Eskom, plans to develop a 1-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility to capture more value from its fast-expanding solar market and respond to changing electricity demand.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

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