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
The work led him to revisit a particularly powerful invariant called the Kontsevich integral, which contains many other knot invariants rolled up inside it.
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Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Noah Kahan rolled up to NPR’s Tiny Desk for a four-song performance that featured the debut of two tracks from his upcoming album, The Great Divide.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Getting the sod from farm to stadium Most of the stadiums – 14 of them – will have sod that is grown on plastic, then rolled up and shipped to the venue during spring 2026.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Stamos, McHugh Stamos, Billy and 20 of his best friends and family rolled up to the event in a party bus.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
As they were taken to a hospital with serious injures, the third person shot rolled up to a different hospital, police said, in a car hit by bullets.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The process of measuring players now includes a very strict pose — feet together, no shoes allowed, pants rolled up above the knees.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
With the window rolled up, a fan approached, hoping to get an autograph.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Noah Kahan rolled up to NPR’s Tiny Desk for a four-song performance that featured the debut of two tracks from his upcoming album, The Great Divide.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Getting the sod from farm to stadium Most of the stadiums – 14 of them – will have sod that is grown on plastic, then rolled up and shipped to the venue during spring 2026.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Stamos, McHugh Stamos, Billy and 20 of his best friends and family rolled up to the event in a party bus.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
As they were taken to a hospital with serious injures, the third person shot rolled up to a different hospital, police said, in a car hit by bullets.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The process of measuring players now includes a very strict pose — feet together, no shoes allowed, pants rolled up above the knees.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
With the window rolled up, a fan approached, hoping to get an autograph.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolled up
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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Aromatic garlic deters many rose pests, including aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and deer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The away fans rose to salute their team with warm applause and chants of support.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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At Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, New Jersey, fourth-generation farmer Ed Gaventa said early warmth has also accelerated growth in his vineyards — raising concerns as temperatures drop.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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With the 20-shop agreement, RBH qualifies for the brand’s 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program, an initiative designed to support franchise partners committed to accelerated and multi-unit growth.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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What began seven years ago as a freewheeling alt-country outlet for Max Bottner, formerly of Indiana egg-punks Liquids and the anarchist hardcore band Side Action, eventually expanded to a full band.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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California expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds this school year.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the value of Asymmetric’s liquid book swelled from roughly $195 million to $395 million, a person familiar with the firm’s finances told Fortune.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Cybertruck’s angular design was divisive, and the attention-grabbing vehicle occasionally became the target of ridicule and vandalism when a backlash against Musk swelled last year.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Central chimps scattered as the Western chimps climbed up the tree.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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That's when Northwood Tree Care climbed in.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Rolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolled%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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