as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail
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Recent Examples of work up
Whenever possible, invest the necessary resources to enable prospective partners to see your work up close and personal.
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Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
After all, Mike Shildt’s club still enjoys good pitching health by Major League Baseball’s standards, so there’s no point in getting worked up about a few defeats in a row.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Ilona Maher worked up quite an appetite while in town posing for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s show at the W during Miami Swim Week.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Tips Scrub your hair gently yet thoroughly when using sulfate-free shampoo to work up the best lather possible.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
After all, Mike Shildt’s club still enjoys good pitching health by Major League Baseball’s standards, so there’s no point in getting worked up about a few defeats in a row.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Ilona Maher worked up quite an appetite while in town posing for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s show at the W during Miami Swim Week.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Tips Scrub your hair gently yet thoroughly when using sulfate-free shampoo to work up the best lather possible.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work up
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Rosenberg emphasizes that at this point, AI is still just another tool that’s used for developing content—like CGI.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Headquartered at The Pentagon, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is a U.S. Department of Defense organization responsible for developing, testing, and deploying a layered missile defense system.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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True market leadership isn’t built during stable times—it’s forged through uncertainty.—
Padmakumar Nair,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Yet when the Obama Administration managed to forge a nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Netanyahu denounced it as weak.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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To the frustration of many fans, the former UConn guard—the 30th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft—was cut after two preseason games, showing the conundrum that current roster limits create for player development.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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This couldn’t have worked out much better for San Antonio. 15.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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In 2023, city officials announced that a Whole Foods Market would be moving into the space, according to past reporting, after working out a deal with former Blue Goose Market President and CEO Paul Lencioni, who previously served on St. Charles’ City Council.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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