Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well (up)
Verb
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Homeland Security officials said the pair attempted to run over immigration officers with their car and say both are involved with gang Tren de Aragua.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026 -
After leading 43-40 at the half, the Tommies opened up a double-digit lead with a 10-2 run over a five-minute span late in the second half to take the 11-point win.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bring to a boil over medium and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until chicken is warmed through, a thermometer inserted in sausage reads 165°F, and sauce thickens slightly, about 6 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Pour water to come 1 inch up the sides of a saucepan large enough to fit a steamer basket and bring to a boil over high heat.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Well (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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