wells (up)

Definition of wells (up)next
present tense third-person singular of well (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells (up)
Verb
  • And some of the wildest action was again in precious metals markets, where gold and silver prices plunged following their stellar runs over the last year.
    Stan Choe, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • And some of the wildest action was again in precious metals markets, where gold and silver prices plunged following their stellar runs over the last year.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Managers who build this leadership skill recognize rising stress signals and adjust before that pressure spills onto their teams, protecting trust and employee happiness.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Clean trash can spills or stains right away so odors don’t linger.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Wells (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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