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 Painkiller actor, who has a striking resemblance to his late father, wore a light blue buttoned shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 June 2025
When Sam, 5, rolled up to the park in jeans and a blue fleece, Adeline took an interest.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
If rolling up the duo’s history — three No. 1s among nine entries — into his as a soloist, Michael would still rank first with a 39% rate of topping the Hot 100, just above Carey’s 38%.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 June 2025
Keep in mind that thicker chair mats also take a longer time to flatten out than thinner chair mats when they are shipped rolled up in a box.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 June 2025
When Sam, 5, rolled up to the park in jeans and a blue fleece, Adeline took an interest.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
If rolling up the duo’s history — three No. 1s among nine entries — into his as a soloist, Michael would still rank first with a 39% rate of topping the Hot 100, just above Carey’s 38%.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 June 2025
Keep in mind that thicker chair mats also take a longer time to flatten out than thinner chair mats when they are shipped rolled up in a box.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
Verb
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Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Over the past year or so, those activities have increased.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Our graduates will now re-enter the market faster, prepared to hit the ground running and accelerate their careers.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Starvation Much of Gaza has been reduced to a wasteland during more than 21 months of war and there are fears of accelerating starvation.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Oral allergy symptoms include swelling and itching around your mouth, tongue, lips, throat and entire face.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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He was received graciously, and the volunteers mustered a crew to add his donations to the swelling stock of supplies.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Prime-One intends to serve nearby towns as well, with the founders saying the plan is to serve 4,000 homes with the initial build and then expand further.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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The Teamsters union has also expanded picketing to several other locations, with many employees at those sites honoring the picket lines, the company said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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