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
Stamos, McHugh Stamos, Billy and 20 of his best friends and family rolled up to the event in a party bus.
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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
Within 24 hours of being sworn in at the White House surrounded by family on Wednesday, Mullin had rolled up his sleeves and begun undoing the unprecedented regulations that Noem and her cohort, Corey Lewandowski, had imposed across the department.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The materials were rolled up, compressed, and wrapped in plastic.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
The red carpets have been rolled up, the winners of the Oscars 2026 have taken home their trophies, and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party has served its last dry martini.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
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
Within 24 hours of being sworn in at the White House surrounded by family on Wednesday, Mullin had rolled up his sleeves and begun undoing the unprecedented regulations that Noem and her cohort, Corey Lewandowski, had imposed across the department.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The materials were rolled up, compressed, and wrapped in plastic.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
The red carpets have been rolled up, the winners of the Oscars 2026 have taken home their trophies, and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party has served its last dry martini.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolled up
Verb
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The stopout population keeps growing overall, even as annual stopouts have declined and reenrollment has increased, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Overtime increased by 65% between 2019 and 2024 alone, the study said.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The consumer price index rose by a slower-than-expected 1% from a year ago, as domestic demand remained under pressure.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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In other dealings, gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rise of white-collar work made a college degree the expected path, and offshoring and free trade agreements through the turn of the century only accelerated that shift, leaving trade roles increasingly scarce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Demand accelerated after the 2007–08 financial crisis, as money managers sought more sophisticated risk analysis tools.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most eateries have expanded outdoor seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Dozens climbed into the cargo bay.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its stock has climbed about 274% in the last year, in part because it has long been seen as an acquisition target.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Rolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolled%20up. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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