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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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Recent Examples of up
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
For the year, the stock is up roughly 14%.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Why would the new top boss not retain Preller through the August trade deadline, at bare minimum, while also getting an up-close sense of how Preller and his staff operate?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Lola Murti, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Drinking beverages above 149 degrees Fahrenheit every day may irritate your esophagus, even upping the risk of esophageal cancer, says Bhuyan.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Beef prices are up 15% since this time last year, according to the USDA Food Price Outlook, with that category predicted to grow faster than its 20-year historical average rate of growth.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
For the year, the stock is up roughly 14%.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
That includes Bosch cornering ABS, traction control, Road and Sport riding modes, power modes, and an up/down quickshifter.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Why would the new top boss not retain Preller through the August trade deadline, at bare minimum, while also getting an up-close sense of how Preller and his staff operate?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
The bank reiterated its buy rating on the stock and upped its price objective from $135 to $155.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Drinking beverages above 149 degrees Fahrenheit every day may irritate your esophagus, even upping the risk of esophageal cancer, says Bhuyan.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adverb
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The Fed’s job has become more difficult because of the jump in oil prices, which is pushing upward on already high inflation.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Surging oil prices are being propelled upward by a standstill in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s southern coast.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Warm winters and increased pest populations What does this mean for the populations of the insects that have woken up this early?—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some conditions may pose an increased risk, such as a recent heart attack, so check with a healthcare professional before starting to use a sauna.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Outtakes, trims, images that never see the light of day in the finished product are sent to Hutchinson to be kept safe in case they’re ever needed again.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Dunmore said seeing the finished mural and students’ reactions made the project especially meaningful.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
4 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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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The aircraft, developed by Hermeus, lifted off from Spaceport America on March 2, 2026.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Maryland's alcohol sale laws Some business owners in Maryland have argued that lifting the ban on beer and wine sales in grocery stores would hurt craft distillers and would cause smaller retailers to have to compete with convenience stores and larger chains.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, Franklin has risen from special teams ace to every-down linebacker.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This shift comes amid rising government instability in Africa.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some nice progress could begin soon in your living space.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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That progress reflects decades of work by families, self-advocates and policymakers who came together to design systems that consider people with disabilities from the start.—
Jonathon Rondeau,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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