as in increased
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 rolled up
As the mitigation work continued, a contractor took off his socks and shoes and rolled up his pants to his knees and proceeded to wade into the pool to place an ozone nanobubble tube as tourists and locals milled about on a sunny morning.
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Katie Vogel, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
As the mitigation work continued, a contractor took off his socks and shoes and rolled up his pants to his knees and proceeded to wade into the pool to place an ozone nanobubble tube as tourists and locals milled about on a sunny morning.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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.
—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
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who caught a fourth quarter touchdown from Drake Maye in the Super Bowl, suffered an injury scare during the softball game hosted by Maye when comedian Matt Rife rolled up on Stevenson's leg during a rundown that had Patriots fans gasping for air.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The Hustle Across the country, regional parks are being shuttered and closed, rolled up and sold.
—HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Trucks and drivers that would otherwise have rolled up to pick up deliveries for food pantries around the area or drop off supplies were told to stay away.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
In some instances, the companies get rolled up into one entity.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Katie Vogel, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
As the mitigation work continued, a contractor took off his socks and shoes and rolled up his pants to his knees and proceeded to wade into the pool to place an ozone nanobubble tube as tourists and locals milled about on a sunny morning.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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.
—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
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who caught a fourth quarter touchdown from Drake Maye in the Super Bowl, suffered an injury scare during the softball game hosted by Maye when comedian Matt Rife rolled up on Stevenson's leg during a rundown that had Patriots fans gasping for air.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The Hustle Across the country, regional parks are being shuttered and closed, rolled up and sold.
—HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Trucks and drivers that would otherwise have rolled up to pick up deliveries for food pantries around the area or drop off supplies were told to stay away.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
In some instances, the companies get rolled up into one entity.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolled up
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Through 2025, the application backlog increased, leaving it 48% higher than at the end of former President Joe Biden’s term.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Shady Alassar | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil rose slightly early Tuesday, fluctuating as investors show cautious optimism about an end to the conflict in the Middle East.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Humphreys’ coach at the 2024 world championship in Belgium told him his pulse rate rose to 207.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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One of the officials told CNN that the Justice Department’s National Security Division was already preparing to look at some of the stories’ sources, but Trump’s stack accelerated the effort.—
Hannah Rabinowitz,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Crowds around the Garden swelled past 10,000 people Wednesday night.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The defensive sideline erupted, and Morrison’s chest swelled.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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While other similarly sized cities in the ranking have fallen, Pittsburgh climbed by five spots in 2026.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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“Rolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolled%20up. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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