1
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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3
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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3
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
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Over the last quarter, U.S. government revenues were up 53% year-over-year to $426 million.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
There's a little internal pocket on the stem with a USB-C port to charge a phone, and higher up top is a rectangular display that shows battery life, the mode the Olto is in, and the battery meter.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 June 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Monday’s agreement renegotiated the terms of that deal, upping the annual payout to $250 million.
—Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Adjective
On Thursday, the Producer Price Index, which tracks what businesses are shelling out for raw materials every month, came in hot — up 3.3% year over year in July.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Over the last quarter, U.S. government revenues were up 53% year-over-year to $426 million.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Her typical highly inflected voice with her signature lilt that ended every sentence on an up note was gone.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
There's a little internal pocket on the stem with a USB-C port to charge a phone, and higher up top is a rectangular display that shows battery life, the mode the Olto is in, and the battery meter.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 June 2025
Noun
If your favorite part about fall is the colors, this wreath is a worthy investment that’ll instantly up your curb appeal.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Monday’s agreement renegotiated the terms of that deal, upping the annual payout to $250 million.
—Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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The increased broadcast exposure gave a 21.4% boost to the team’s commercial and sponsorship revenue with partners including Nike and Uber Eats paying a total of $2.3 million (£1.8 million) in 2024.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Novo Nordisk citing increased competition is actually a positive sign for Eli Lilly.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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By retaining such control over the finished product, director Kim has simply seen to it that his vision is what appears on the screen.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Pincus’s textures are contemporary, but the references and use of real instruments by the other two make the finished product feel timeless.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to a prescient investment in producing a promotional video for the CTR model, the world would become acquainted with Ruf through scenes of gratuitous smokey drifts on the Nurburgring, captured from a helicopter no less.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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Questions of family expectations and classism arise as the couple and their families become acquainted with each other.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 July 2025
Verb
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FEMco is dedicated to creating opportunities for female artists to increase their visibility and reach via events, sponsorships and more.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump also targeted Walmart after the retailer warned its prices would increase to absorb the cost of his tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fauna, meanwhile, might be lifted from the wood-block prints of Watanabe Seitei.—
Thessaly La Force,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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Russian officials have stated that a peace treaty should include lifting sanctions imposed since 2022.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The reduction came as rents in Chicago keep rising and after the state grappled with serious fiscal challenges when balancing its budget this year, issues exacerbated by a federal government focused on axing spending.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Expect creeks to rise and have more flow in the Coastal Range, Willapa Hills and Cascades.—
Zach Urness,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This, after all, has been the story of human progress.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unusually heavy rains and high temperatures have worsened the crisis, which one expert said appears to be the largest chikungunya outbreak ever documented in China.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Working out five days a week, eating clean (high protein, low carb), always checking my fitness tracker.—
Saomya Bhatt,
Vogue,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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