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Recent Examples of up-and-down
In an up-and-down outing, Peterson alternated between efficient innings and long ones until he was removed in the sixth with the Mets down 3-2.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
While season 2, which debuted on April 15, promises a lot of tension between all members of the cast, fans are most eager to see the drama unfold between Vanderpump alums Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor, who have had a historically up-and-down relationship.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Lover, Reputation, and Midnights are all experiencing some version of an up-and-down.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This was yet another up-and-down season for Leonard.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
While season 2, which debuted on April 15, promises a lot of tension between all members of the cast, fans are most eager to see the drama unfold between Vanderpump alums Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor, who have had a historically up-and-down relationship.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Lover, Reputation, and Midnights are all experiencing some version of an up-and-down.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This was yet another up-and-down season for Leonard.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-and-down
Adjective
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The artwork resembles the shell of a room that is unravelled to form a flat, vertical structure, like a deconstructed box.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Look for spaces in your home that are unfinished, such as the basement or garage, where vertical storage won’t feel out of place.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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“Up-and-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-and-down. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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