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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
the level of the lake is up this spring
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2
as in finished
brought or having come to an end
okay, time is up
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as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
she's always up on the latest developments in fashion
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills
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as in rise
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Recent Examples of up
David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Despite his stubborn determination, Starmer could be forced out if several members of the Cabinet tell him the game is up and quit, or threaten to quit, in protest.
—Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
At this point, the coffee that remains in their cups has gone cold, and our time is almost up.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2026
On June 15, forecasters from the National Hurricane Center upped the odds for a potential storm's development to 50% within the next several days.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Adverb
And now that the Obama center is up and running, perhaps the Obama Foundation can help make that happen.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Despite his stubborn determination, Starmer could be forced out if several members of the Cabinet tell him the game is up and quit, or threaten to quit, in protest.
—Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Adjective
In plants that could detect the In11 peptide, a feeding caterpillar triggered the rapid up-regulation of 527 genes, including the ones responsible for anti-herbivore defenses.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
At this point, the coffee that remains in their cups has gone cold, and our time is almost up.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Verb
The addition of Contessa from Major Food Group in 2021 upped the glamour factor with glitzy rooftop dining.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2026
On June 15, forecasters from the National Hurricane Center upped the odds for a potential storm's development to 50% within the next several days.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adverb
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And, there are a lot of people dealing with that particular issue right now, considering that household debt is at a record high and delinquencies are ticking upward in tandem.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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While this can produce excellent results, some techniques rely more heavily on pulling tissues upward and backward.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Feller has previously tested positive for the BRCA2 gene, which indicates an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers, per Mayo Clinic.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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As even Mercola noted in 2010, several additional studies found no increased risk of cancer following the shot.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The researchers describe the work as a proof of concept that opens the possibility of harnessing the ocular microbiome to treat eye diseases, rather than a finished clinical therapy.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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But, as Manuel said, there’s still a way to go before October, and the Sox are far from a finished product.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The hospital was initially placed on lockdown, but that order was lifted several hours later as police began clearing the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, agriculture is one of the sectors most threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures set to devastate food crops around the world.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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After 50 military firefighters and 15 vehicles responded to the scene, the fire's progress was halted.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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