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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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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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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
Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Breaking the downward pattern that a number of domestic and international festivals have suffered over the past five years or so, Sundance 2024’s total economic impact was up from the $118 million that the 2023 festival brought in.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Both teams faced up an up-hill climb in the Section 6 competition Feb. 6 at Buck Hill in Burnsville with only seven total skiers competing, four girls and three boys.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Here are a few bills that have moved: Stiffer penalties for DUIs: Legislation that would up penalties for driving under the influence and criminalize refusal to submit to a Breathalyzer test advanced last week and has one more committee stop.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Rates were up among all age groups, and 34 states reported an increase.
—Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Breaking the downward pattern that a number of domestic and international festivals have suffered over the past five years or so, Sundance 2024’s total economic impact was up from the $118 million that the 2023 festival brought in.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The up side of this approach is that sporty types like runners and cyclists can still hear the world around them as well as the workout tunes.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Both teams faced up an up-hill climb in the Section 6 competition Feb. 6 at Buck Hill in Burnsville with only seven total skiers competing, four girls and three boys.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
JPMorgan Chase analysts have upped their forecast for a recession occurring in 2025 from 30 percent at the start of the year to 40 percent, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported on Monday.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Here are a few bills that have moved: Stiffer penalties for DUIs: Legislation that would up penalties for driving under the influence and criminalize refusal to submit to a Breathalyzer test advanced last week and has one more committee stop.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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Miami Beach’s many restrictions and increased enforcement continued with extra police officers, DUI checkpoints and limited beach access.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: Small food and drink businesses focused on health and sustainability are specifically seeing increased growth — according to NIQ data from September 2023 to September 2024 shared with Axios.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ware, 20, is still far from a finished product and has plenty of room to improve, though.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The fired and finished mugs are available about three weeks later.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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United, a club who had the gas cut off at Bank Street, so impoverished were they, now had a stadium to fit the increasing industry and prosperity of the area.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Weather experts predict that the tornadoes will increase to a strength of EF4 by Saturday, with hurricane-force winds at a speed of more than 74 mph, CNN reported.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Richards says watching Newcastle United lift the Carabao Cup before the international break — ending their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy — only fuelled his desire to help Palace to the first major trophy in their history.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Arizona runs an aggressive, attack-minded offense led by Caleb Love — a volatile but fearless scorer who might go cold for stretches, yet somehow always rises to the moment when the game’s on the line.—
Tobias Bass,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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More footage circulating online shows clouds of smoke rising into the sky, visible from the nearby Boardwalk area just outside Epcot's gates.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Nations League final four was meant to provide a glimpse of the progress thus far under Pochettino, knowing that time with the players has been scarce.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead, coffee goes stale, losing flavor as the weeks progress.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The youth center, which once housed upward of 100 children but now typically serves fewer than a dozen, is named for former Gov. John H. Sununu.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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It is estimated that the act could allow upward of 60,000 new homes to be produced across the state.—
Kathryn Wylde,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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