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Recent Examples of up-and-down
The 2024 third-round pick had an up-and-down rookie campaign before sustaining his own season-ending injury down the stretch.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
But the structure can also be frustrating, given the rubber-band, up-and-down nature of a Mario Kart race.
—ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
The third-round speedster experienced an up-and-down spring, as most rookies do.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
Messi has grown increasingly frustrated with Miami’s up-and-down form, though.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
But the structure can also be frustrating, given the rubber-band, up-and-down nature of a Mario Kart race.
—ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
The third-round speedster experienced an up-and-down spring, as most rookies do.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
Messi has grown increasingly frustrated with Miami’s up-and-down form, though.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-and-down
vertical
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His elite athletic testing at the combine — 37-inch vertical, elite shuttle run score — suggests there is more to be mined on that end.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The hard wax formula, combined with a properly sized wick, helps ensure a clean, drip-free burn (as long as the candle stays upright and vertical).—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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“Up-and-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-and-down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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