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
On Sunday, as many Hollywood A-listers began rolling up to the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, thousands of Iranians in Los Angeles rallied just a few miles away outside of the Federal Building in a demonstration supporting the Iranian people.
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Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
McLaughlin was already known for rolling up his sleeves and breaking a sweat before the sun wakes.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
In a world where we’re so often stuck behind screens, where the digital has displaced the analog as aggressively as possible, there’s no better respite than stepping back and rolling up your sleeves.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
So where does Josh McDaniels start rolling up his sleeves?
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
There is a big difference between rolling up to a herd of buffalo in a Land Cruiser, and creeping past them on foot.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Even more, its comfortable band flexes with your body without rolling up or digging in.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
His right ankle was both dislocated and fractured, the brutal byproduct of Niners safety Ji’Ayir Brown trying to make a tackle on Tampa Bay’s third offensive possession and rolling up into the back of Warner’s legs.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
These Pathfinder Performance pants set a great example, with snaps that make rolling up the legs a breeze and a stretchy draw cord for dialing in fit.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
McLaughlin was already known for rolling up his sleeves and breaking a sweat before the sun wakes.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
In a world where we’re so often stuck behind screens, where the digital has displaced the analog as aggressively as possible, there’s no better respite than stepping back and rolling up your sleeves.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
So where does Josh McDaniels start rolling up his sleeves?
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
There is a big difference between rolling up to a herd of buffalo in a Land Cruiser, and creeping past them on foot.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Even more, its comfortable band flexes with your body without rolling up or digging in.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
His right ankle was both dislocated and fractured, the brutal byproduct of Niners safety Ji’Ayir Brown trying to make a tackle on Tampa Bay’s third offensive possession and rolling up into the back of Warner’s legs.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
These Pathfinder Performance pants set a great example, with snaps that make rolling up the legs a breeze and a stretchy draw cord for dialing in fit.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling up
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Powerful onshore winds are forecast to coincide with some of the highest tides of the month, increasing the risk of moderate to locally significant coastal flooding, particularly during high tide cycles late Saturday into Sunday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cancellations are likely to continue rising as the snow and ice storm spreads across the nation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Last year marked a strong one for stock returns, despite a macroeconomic backdrop largely characterized by rising volatility amid escalating global tensions and a Federal Reserve rate cutting cycle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Some analysts pointed to how government bonds have lost some of their traditional appeal as a safe haven amid swelling debt burdens, as seen in recent global bond selloff movements.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The naval buildup adds some 5,000 American troops to the region, swelling an already robust American military footprint spread across multiple bases across the Middle East, such as Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2026
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By year’s end, some 9,917 fires scorched more than four million acres, accelerating flash floods and mudflow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Democrats largely agreed about issues such as combating climate change, accelerating the transition to clean energy and protecting California’s water resources.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Camp Lucy, a Texas Wine Country resort, is also expanding with the debut of Folklore, a new spa experience blending wellness, color therapy and social connection.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also pointed to Miami-Dade's expanding economy, fueled in part by major international events such as Formula One races at Hard Rock Stadium and upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Rolling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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