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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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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Recent Examples of up
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
All the relegation candidates fall in the easier half of the fixture difficulty rankings, but West Ham face the toughest run of the six, with a tricky trip to Aston Villa up next.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
However, meeting with Love will break that trend as Dallas takes an up-close look at one of the top backfield weapons to come out in recent years.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Pint-sized point guard Kadir Rackley, who starred in the Trojans’ semifinal win against Lake Howell, dribbled into the lane for a floater that upped the margin to 12-3.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
This number was up 128% from the Team USA-Japan WBC final on FS1 during the 2023 tournament, when Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout to seal a third WBC win for his country.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
All the relegation candidates fall in the easier half of the fixture difficulty rankings, but West Ham face the toughest run of the six, with a tricky trip to Aston Villa up next.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Some superfans are even trying to heave patio chairs inside to get an up-close seat to the action, which, in this case, is the gargantuan screen that will be projecting the first episode of the show’s 50th season.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
However, meeting with Love will break that trend as Dallas takes an up-close look at one of the top backfield weapons to come out in recent years.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Renninger and Downey sank 3-pointers to begin the second period, upping the run to 16-0 for a 10-point advantage that grew to 38-22 at halftime.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Pint-sized point guard Kadir Rackley, who starred in the Trojans’ semifinal win against Lake Howell, dribbled into the lane for a floater that upped the margin to 12-3.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adverb
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That sent Treasury yields upward in the bond market, along with the higher-than-expected update on inflation at the wholesale level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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That sent Treasury yields upward in the bond market, along with the higher-than-expected update on inflation at the wholesale level.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This move comes as the brand has faced increased competition from Anthropic’s Claude AI tools.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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The higher the number, the more increased long-term risk of heart attack or stroke.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Members of the cell that Saucedo led were responsible for not only distributing bulk methamphetamine, but also converting liquid meth into its finished form.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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The ceramic barrel and ionic technology keep strands frizz-free, so your finished style looks glossy.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 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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Call-out rates have increased at some airports, leading to longer screening times for many passengers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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As temperatures swell, so too does the cooling demand which can increase the strain on the power grid of an entire region.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Security officials confirmed the base is safe and the lockdown has been lifted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In interviews with Reuters and The Associated Press, Steiner said that without congressional action to lift the agency’s $15 billion statutory debt limit, USPS could struggle to pay vendors or employees by February 2027.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lambermont pushed back on the assertion that data centers are squarely to blame for rising electricity bills.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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It is also called Resurrection Sunday and is celebrated as the day Jesus rose from the dead.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Structure helps ideas turn into real progress.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The votes mark incremental progress toward resolving at least some of the vacancies that have fueled the dispute, particularly in Utah, where Holyoak’s interim status has become a flashpoint in the broader fight.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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