Synonyms of scaring up

scaring up

verb

present participle of scare up

as in finding

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

I can probably scare up my old textbooks if you need them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finding
• learning
• discovering
• tracking (down)
• hitting (on or upon)
• digging up
• routing (out)
• locating
• hunting (down or up)
• finding out
• running down
• dredging (up)
• scouting (up)
• turning up
• digging out
• rooting (out)
• ferreting (out)
• getting
• determining
• detecting
• nosing out
• ascertaining
• searching (for or out)
• rummaging
• looking for
• descrying
• spotting
• sighting
• seeking
• espying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• passing over
• missing
• overlooking
• losing
• misplacing
• missetting
• mislaying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scaring up

The sequel won’t be going in Japan or China, but will be scaring up Korea in addition to other major foreign territories. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Not to mention scaring up plenty of customers. — Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025

While the Cowboys and Chiefs have gone about their usual business of scaring up impressions, last year’s ratings champs have yet to really pounce on the Nielsen dials. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Anna Faris and Regina Hall are scaring up a reunion. — Katcy Stephan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025

The genre doesn’t usually travel well, but Weapons is an exception, scaring up strong results in normally horror-resistant markets in Europe and Latin America. — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025