sticks up

present tense third-person singular of stick up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks up
Verb
  • Based on a stranger-than-fiction story, the drama stars Channing Tatum as a former Army Ranger who robs McDonald's eateries by entering through their roofs.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Though well-meaning, this habit robs teams of ownership and creativity.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Despite the show’s late 1800s backdrop, much of the material still holds up today, from Laura’s (Melissa Gilbert) teen angst to heavy storylines involving topics like grief, spirituality, addiction, and more.
    Kelly Martinez, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Both streams and especially sales of many of Swift's most famous albums grew considerably, and the superstar invades the Top Album Sales ranking with multiple comebacks as several classics from her discography soar.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Most shark bites occur because a shark mistakes the human for a fish or the human invades the shark's space, according to a report by the Florida Museum.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Sticks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20up. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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