well (up)

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Verb
  • Walton Goggins saved Wilde from being run over by a stampede of horses on the set of Cowboys & Aliens.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • Video taken from the news station’s helicopter was shared to X, showing a white Model X Tesla that had run over a curb and slammed into a shopping center near Target and Urbane Cafe, a restaurant with outdoor seating.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Stir in beef broth; bring to a boil over medium-high.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
    Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
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“Well (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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