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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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as in rise
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Recent Examples of up
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Next up comes The Essential Michael Jackson with 547 weeks on the Billboard 200 to its credit.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Venture down for an afternoon-long walking tour to enjoy an up-close view of the incredible rock formations and waterfalls.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
This promotion is the first significant change to HBO Max pricing since its last increase in October 2025, which upped prices $1-2 across its plans, taking Premium to $24 a month.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Adverb
First up are two new models of a timepiece that may seem a bit familiar.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Next up comes The Essential Michael Jackson with 547 weeks on the Billboard 200 to its credit.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Adjective
Aegon, dragged out of King’s Landing by spymaster Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in an effort to save him from the fratricidal Aemond, gets an up-close look at the petty tyrants who have sprouted up in the countryside thanks to his impetuous rule.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Venture down for an afternoon-long walking tour to enjoy an up-close view of the incredible rock formations and waterfalls.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Verb
Scouts understand that each phase of his career was important, which seems almost counterintuitive in an era when college players use the transfer portal to up their NIL earnings.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
This promotion is the first significant change to HBO Max pricing since its last increase in October 2025, which upped prices $1-2 across its plans, taking Premium to $24 a month.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
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The work depicts three kneeling women, their arms stretched upward, holding a large basket of corn, gourds and native fruits.
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That number began to decline, however — down to three in 2023 — before trending upward to four in 2024 and 2025, and to six in 2026.
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Hotels are also preparing for increased demand.
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The need to complete that project has grown in urgency as NASA has faced increased competition with its space race rival, China, imbuing SpaceX’s sudden change in priorities with both financial and political stakes.
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Penn said these suggestions will not be included in the finished park, but can be included in an unfunded needs list for future considerations.
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Wright has recovered from the colon cancer surgery and finished chemotherapy.
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
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Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
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The rent on our apartment has increased by about 70% over the past six years.
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Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (4-3) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to earn the win and increase his hitless streak to 10 innings, with 19 strikeouts, over his last nine appearances.
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Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.
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On Saturday, following the progress on the peace deal, the austerity measures had been lifted, according to local media reports.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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The new vessel will continue to track that progress, officials said.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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