as in parodied
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the sitcom sends up the "trials and tribulations" of the rich and famous
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Recent Examples of sent up
Trailing 7-0, Cox sent up the 24-year-old Maddox to pinch hit for pitcher Craig Skok.
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Doug Haller, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Payloads aren't being sent up and treated like so many takeaway lunch cartons.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
As with The Second Act, which sent up cancel culture, there’s a slightly reactionary vibe in the way the script has Stewart’s Madeleine represent a distinctly millennial kind of passive-aggressiveness.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
But the score was a costly one since the penalty that sent up the goal — a vicious hit from defenseman Brayden McNabb — knocked Ducks forward Ryan Poehling out of the game.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Democrats were dealt another blow on Friday when the Virginia Supreme Court overruled a referendum that voters narrowly approved in April to alter their congressional map, which could have sent up to four additional Democratic members to Congress.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Buses sent up sprays of dirty water, and the gutters ran fast and bright.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Protesters sent up plumes of pink smoke, echoing their headwear, alternating with yellow and blue smoke, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Ukrainian drones have hit the oil refinery and export terminal in Tuapse on four occasions in just over two weeks, sparking fires that prompted local evacuations and sent up massive plumes of smoke.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Doug Haller, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Payloads aren't being sent up and treated like so many takeaway lunch cartons.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
As with The Second Act, which sent up cancel culture, there’s a slightly reactionary vibe in the way the script has Stewart’s Madeleine represent a distinctly millennial kind of passive-aggressiveness.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
But the score was a costly one since the penalty that sent up the goal — a vicious hit from defenseman Brayden McNabb — knocked Ducks forward Ryan Poehling out of the game.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Democrats were dealt another blow on Friday when the Virginia Supreme Court overruled a referendum that voters narrowly approved in April to alter their congressional map, which could have sent up to four additional Democratic members to Congress.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Buses sent up sprays of dirty water, and the gutters ran fast and bright.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Protesters sent up plumes of pink smoke, echoing their headwear, alternating with yellow and blue smoke, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Ukrainian drones have hit the oil refinery and export terminal in Tuapse on four occasions in just over two weeks, sparking fires that prompted local evacuations and sent up massive plumes of smoke.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sent up
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On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Murphy famously parodied Wonder on SNL, but the two became friends when Wonder joined him for a sketch on the show.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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That unique bitterness is mocked, but revered, in countless social media videos.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, set to join CBS’ pregame show after announcing his retirement Wednesday, went from Seattle Seahawks superstar to frequently mocked journeyman so quickly that only time will help process the implications in an even-handed manner.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Even business models can be imitated.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Sent up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent%20up. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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