rolled up

verb

past tense of roll up
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 Decades later, Norton rolled up her sleeve to help test if a new kind of vaccine might protect her and her own children from cancer. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The boat rolled up out of the sea, but was practically submerged, swamped and sluggish, and the skipper floated free of her. — James D. Oxley, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026 Rhodes attempted the Figure Four, but Punk avoided it and rolled up Rhodes for two. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Two St Petersburg squad cars rolled up on him during one protest, prompting a community member to stop and film the encounter. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026 When the Knicks won the NBA Finals, brands rolled up their sleeves and got crafty. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 The front pocket adds a functional element to the otherwise simple design, and the button-closer cuffs can create a sleek look or allow the sleeves to be rolled up for versatility. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Which brings us to these recent days, and to the reason our hearts are full even as our sleeves are rolled up. — Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 Its generous 12-inch length offers plenty of room for bathroom accessories, from rolled up washcloths to your favorite antique candle holder. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolled up
  1. increased
  2. rose
  3. accelerated
  4. expanded
  5. swelled
  6. climbed
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  • More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Connecticut’s homeless population increased for the fifth year in a row — though at a lower rate than the previous two years.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • By Michael Sasso, Bloomberg Prices of existing homes rose in 80% of US metropolitan areas in the second quarter, as home values pick up pace after several months of weakness.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of rose
Verb
  • But in recent years, social media has accelerated a few more drastic style trends, too.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Anmuth highlighted that the company’s forex-neutral top-line growth accelerated to 20% in Q2 2026, the fastest in 20 quarters.
    — , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • There were reports that Seagate expanded their head production facilities by 3X in Minneapolis in June, 2026.
    — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The conflict in the Middle East has expanded over recent days, with tensions between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia ramping up.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • In the mid-20th century, Anglican congregations in Kenya swelled in size because of the East African Revival movement.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rowan ascended to the CEO role in 2021, and the company’s assets have swelled to over $1 trillion earlier this year.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of swelled
Verb
  • Meanwhile, that state’s unemployment rate has climbed steadily since the beginning of the year.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the death toll had climbed to 200, thousands had become sick and the president was touting unproven treatments.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of climbed

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“Rolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolled%20up. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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