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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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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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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
Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That number dropped to 11% for residents between 35 and 49 and down to 6% for residents age 50 and up.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Every year, car enthusiasts all over the country flock to the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale car auction in Arizona to get an up-close look at hundreds of vintage, unique and brand-new car models that are on display and for sale.
—Meredith G. White, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Division of Elections last week upped the number to 714,888, before the latest increase to 760,002.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Forecasters say the storm will bring a mix of heavy snow and damaging ice from parts of the South into the Midwest and up through the Northeast through early next week, with some areas facing hazardous travel and potential for power outages.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That number dropped to 11% for residents between 35 and 49 and down to 6% for residents age 50 and up.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Jesus Vivas got an up-close view of what Los Angeles paramedics do from a young age.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Every year, car enthusiasts all over the country flock to the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale car auction in Arizona to get an up-close look at hundreds of vintage, unique and brand-new car models that are on display and for sale.
—Meredith G. White, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Who’s Next trade show continued to spread its wings, leaning further into demand for broader assortments as retailers seek opportunities to up the lifestyle quotient in stores and cultivate a community vibe that brings consumers back time after time.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Division of Elections last week upped the number to 714,888, before the latest increase to 760,002.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
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Turning the crank handle on the right-hand side of the set launches the rocket upwards, with the booster rockets splitting off not long after take-off.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Getting into the targa version means opening the door and then swinging the top hatch upward.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, there was no increased risk of liver problems, which is often a concern with statin use.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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In 1905 and growing in parishioners, the existing church created the Holly street location to accommodate its increased popularity.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Bridgeland Distillery’s cask-finished single malt also took honors, showing how finishing and single malt production are becoming bigger parts of the Canadian landscape.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The finished villa must meet live housing standards, not demonstration benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Great Square is also a good starting point to become acquainted with the colors of the stars.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Nov. 2025
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Over the last few offseasons, the Toronto Blue Jays became far too acquainted with finishing in second place.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Winds will also increase, especially at the coast, gusting between 25- 35 mph at times.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Future Amazon Leo satellites are expected to orbit at lower altitudes of around 366 miles (590 km), which will further increase their brightness.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The gains have lifted the precious-metals complex from platinum to palladium, and even base metals.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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While vehicle sales declined, investor enthusiasm around AI helped lift the stock.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Growth in services consumption outpacing goods expenditure largely reflects rising average income levels and would likely have occurred even without policy support, said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the temperature rose, Mccullough said some workers clocked off at lunchtime, and other businesses closed early.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In a city with a constant gaze towards progress, The Milestone seemed like yet another relic left behind.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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While a lot of progress has been made since Zadroga's passing, Barasch said trips to Capitol Hill are still necessary to fight for more work to be done.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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