as in increasing
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 rolling up
Exceptional leaders are made by rolling up their sleeves to care for their colleagues as well as stakeholders.
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
There was some confusion about whether the recommendation approved Friday sought to require those seeking COVID vaccination to have conversations with medical professionals about the risks and benefits involved before rolling up their sleeves.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Or rolling up his sleeves to make rice bowls with their daughter.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In the latest offering from her Netflix series, the Duchess of Sussex, 44, signs up not as the expert, but as the learner — the sous chef, the assistant, the one rolling up her sleeves and saying, teach me your ways.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The area is not immune to crime, but 60-year-old Tony Lewis said ICE rolling up on the block bears far worse trauma than anything else the community has dealt with.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Townsel said raising morale starts by getting out of the office and taking off the suit jacket, rolling up the sleeves and being in the trenches with the educators.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
There was some confusion about whether the recommendation approved Friday sought to require those seeking COVID vaccination to have conversations with medical professionals about the risks and benefits involved before rolling up their sleeves.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Or rolling up his sleeves to make rice bowls with their daughter.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In the latest offering from her Netflix series, the Duchess of Sussex, 44, signs up not as the expert, but as the learner — the sous chef, the assistant, the one rolling up her sleeves and saying, teach me your ways.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The area is not immune to crime, but 60-year-old Tony Lewis said ICE rolling up on the block bears far worse trauma than anything else the community has dealt with.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Townsel said raising morale starts by getting out of the office and taking off the suit jacket, rolling up the sleeves and being in the trenches with the educators.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling up
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Then there are additional fines for selling alcohol illegally to underage individuals, with increasing amounts, based on the number of offenses.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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An increasing threat of heavy rainfall from this system is forecast over the southern Mid-Atlantic through coastal Georgia which could cause flash, urban, and river flooding into next week.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Despite these rising prices, American shoppers have continued to show their preference for burgers and steaks — until now.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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Colorado state government faces a continuing dim fiscal picture heading into next year as a slowing economy, rising costs and the rollout of tariffs weigh on forecasters, according to projections released Monday.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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The next morning, though, the rains turned relentless, swelling the river near their home, the water rushing faster, faster.—
Michelle Boudin,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Complications from measles include ear infections, hearing loss, pneumonia, croup, diarrhea, blindness, and swelling of the brain, the CDC said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Climate scientist Johan Rockström, speaking at a science briefing that opened the summit, warned that warming appears to be accelerating.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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This wave of recognitions will likely increase anti-Israel sentiment globally, accelerating divestments and boycotts.—
SHIRA EFRON,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
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Advocates say governments can enhance housing affordability by expanding housing vouchers and enacting stronger tenant protections.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Moving away from YouTube, Yang has his sights set on expanding his talents as a writer, director and storyteller.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Rolling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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