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
Kelley, who did not respond to a comment request, advised participants to roll up their windows, remain silent, and refuse to open doors if agents approach.
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Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The sketch reaches its peak when Stellan Skarsgård comes out as Heiki’s father, looking almost too authentic with his sweater rolled up and hair a complete mess.
—Charu Sinha, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026
Naturally, the film opens in silly fashion (and that peek-behind-the-curtain breeziness will be missed at certain points), with Apatow rolling up to Bamford’s home and slipping her 500 bucks to get chatting.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
All of it ultimately rolls up to the performance of individual clinics.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The sketch reaches its peak when Stellan Skarsgård comes out as Heiki’s father, looking almost too authentic with his sweater rolled up and hair a complete mess.
—Charu Sinha, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026
Naturally, the film opens in silly fashion (and that peek-behind-the-curtain breeziness will be missed at certain points), with Apatow rolling up to Bamford’s home and slipping her 500 bucks to get chatting.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
All of it ultimately rolls up to the performance of individual clinics.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
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Research shows more adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with incidence increasing over the last three decades.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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When applied to the scalp, minoxidil increases blood flow and stimulates your hair follicles to regrow hair.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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That leads to high temperatures, which create a glowing protostar due to the rapid (kinetic) motion of the internal gas particles, and eventually, after a few tens of millions of years, the core temperatures rise high enough (above 4 million K or so) that nuclear fusion of hydrogen begins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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The information will be incorporated into the NEMO ocean model, which forms part of the UK Earth System Model, improving predictions as polar ice loss accelerates with rising global temperatures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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By combining a strong regulatory framework with a dense airport ecosystem, the authority aims to accelerate the testing and deployment of advanced aviation technologies.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Dark Sky Lounge, an add-on, is a 30-minute sound and vibration-based therapy that is meant to accelerate muscle recovery and bring you into a deep state of relaxation—a perfect pre-treatment experience.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other heart failure signs can include swelling, coughing, confusion, nausea and lack of appetite, according to the American Heart Association.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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This keeps the plastic wrap from swelling or even rupturing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Jennie headlined Coachella as a solo artist while expanding her fashion ventures.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, auction houses have expanded their categories as luxury goods and collectibles have helped buoy their sales.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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