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
Tucked or untucked, with the sleeves rolled up or kept down, this shirt can be styled in many ways and worn on repeat throughout the season.
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Sydney Pulaski, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Pants—especially after a long-haul flight, rolled up in the depths of my carry-on.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The Prince of Wales rolled up to meet Eugene Levy on an electric scooter in a special episode of The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV, released in October 2025, where the actor teased him about his royal ride.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
What led you to own manufacturing and roll up your sleeves?
—Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for roll up
Sydney Pulaski, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Pants—especially after a long-haul flight, rolled up in the depths of my carry-on.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The Prince of Wales rolled up to meet Eugene Levy on an electric scooter in a special episode of The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV, released in October 2025, where the actor teased him about his royal ride.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
What led you to own manufacturing and roll up your sleeves?
—Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for roll up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, agriculture is one of the sectors most threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures set to devastate food crops around the world.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The left-hander had a loose body removed from his elbow in an innovative surgical procedure on May 6 that accelerated his return.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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In 2026, many believed the war might accelerate regime change.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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If emotions swell, step outside for a breath, then return with compassion for yourself and others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Alerts in effect for parts of SoCal beaches Southerly swells, or waves, are expected to continue impacting coastal waters through at least Monday, June 15, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The backstory What started as a private project, owned by former TAP Air pilot Gonçalo Pessoa and wife Patrícia Trigo, has expanded over the years to become arguably the most talked about resort in Portugal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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