WELL (UP) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

well (up)

verb

Definition of well (up)

as in to run over

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

recede

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Verb

The Cubs bullpen gave up five runs over the final two innings, losing the game.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Headrick came into Tuesday’s game having allowed just five runs over his last 44 appearances.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of run over

Verb

Tension seemed to boil over for Jackson, as he was suspended for a period or two of practice after throwing a punch in a scuffle with Giants defenders.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
As the bullying escalates and tensions boil over, tongues loosen, forcing the truth out into the open.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of boil over

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well (up)

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