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Recent Examples of up-and-down
One of Canada’s most up-and-down performers of late has been Ismaël Koné.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The Warriors enter a complicated month with a big decision to make on the franchise's third-leading scorer after an up-and-down season.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Use a decisive up-and-down motion, rather than twisting the cutter like a corkscrew, to help the biscuits rise.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Surprisingly, invaders were eight times more likely to survive in the diverse, up-and-down ecosystems than in the stable, species-poor ones.
—Gabriel Popkin, Quanta Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The Warriors enter a complicated month with a big decision to make on the franchise's third-leading scorer after an up-and-down season.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Use a decisive up-and-down motion, rather than twisting the cutter like a corkscrew, to help the biscuits rise.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Surprisingly, invaders were eight times more likely to survive in the diverse, up-and-down ecosystems than in the stable, species-poor ones.
—Gabriel Popkin, Quanta Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-and-down
vertical
Adjective
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If your small space is flanked by strong vertical fences or walls, the easiest solution is to cover the surface with plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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While some programs featuring influencers and vertical excerpts of TV shows and movies are covered by union agreements, other projects don’t have those protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Up-and-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-and-down. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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