Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well (up)
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The Diamondbacks scored seven runs over the seventh and eighth innings to beat the Mets 7-1, and take the three-game series, 2-1.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026 -
On a ragged offense, Achane had a league-leading 24 runs over 15 yards and finished third behind Cook and Seattle’s Kenneth Walker III with 40 runs over 10 yards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tensions are starting to boil over between the Writers Guild of America West and its striking staffers, who have been without paychecks for going on six weeks.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Recipe information Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.—
Demi Lovato,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Well (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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