Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well (up)
Verb
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The Chiefs’ run over the last decade was akin to moving a boulder uphill.—
Sam McDowell
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Route 908 and Freeport Road near the Walmart are a few of the places drivers have run over these things, but Route 28 North in that area is the place where most of the flats are occurring.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Game director Cary Trzcinski made sure emotions did not boil over and lead to a melee, sticking his thick body and fierce game face into one brewing moment in the second half.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to a simmer over medium.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Well (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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