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
Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
Shares are up over 61% so far in 2025, compared to the S & P 500's 5%.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
Ian Hecox, president of comedy network Smosh, described the last 20 years on YouTube as waves, with up periods, down periods and algorithmic shifts.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Speaking of hydration, be sure to up your water intake.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
Compared to 15 years ago, the oystercatcher population that breeds along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is up 43%, according to the American Bird Conservancy.
—Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
Shares are up over 61% so far in 2025, compared to the S & P 500's 5%.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Adverb
That’s unusually volatile in the history of the index, but actually calmer than April, which had four such up days and five days of outsized losses.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
Ian Hecox, president of comedy network Smosh, described the last 20 years on YouTube as waves, with up periods, down periods and algorithmic shifts.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Moments before her grisly discovery of Alberto’s body, Sofia tortures an unclothed Oz, which tested Marino’s team to the nth degree, significantly upping the already three-hour prosthetic application time.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Speaking of hydration, be sure to up your water intake.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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In addition, a study published in BMJ also found no increased risk of suicidal thoughts in patients with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 agonists when compared to two other diabetic drugs.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In addition to breathing difficulties, chest pains, and fever, this condition causes increased production of thick, brown mucus.10 4.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The rookie isn’t a finished product, and there surely will be some welcome-to-the-NFL moments as a run defender.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Their hope is to have a finished deal with all of the sections of the bill by Monday or Tuesday.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The success of those songs thrust me into the mainstream and acquainted audiences with my face and sound.—
Richard Villegas,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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An up-and-coming leader can keep the interactions casual with a handshake, an introduction and an invitation to get more acquainted outside of the event.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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In the long term, budget experts warn that an aging population and rising health care costs mean entitlement spending will gobble an increasing percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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President Donald Trump's passport policy was lifted.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Refill and reuse is a rising movement: both a return to commonsense practices our grandparents knew — and a path forward toward innovation.—
Rachel Bustamante,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2025
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Even more depressing is the scene at the end of President Andrews' address, when both sides of the aisle and all of the spectators rise in unanimous, unrestrained applause.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
Noun
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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Key stat Muncy tied his career high with seven RBIs.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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With the stakes high, the housing bill has become the subject of misinformation and disinformation as the two sides cannot even agree on what the legislation says.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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