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verb

Definition of worked upnext
past tense of work up
as in developed
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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worked up

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adjective

as in wrought (up)

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Recent Examples of worked up
Verb
Despite reports surfacing before Sunday's game that the Giants had worked up a package of plays for Jaxson Dart, the rookie QB didn't see the field with New York playing from behind for three-and-a-half quarters. —Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 Thankfully, the star worked up the courage to try again. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2023
Adjective
By the end of the photo shoot, the hunting party had worked up an appetite. —Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Companies worked up and down the supply chain to ensure readiness. —Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for worked up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked up
  1. developed
  2. forged
  3. fed up
  4. created
  5. angry
  6. worked out
  7. upset
  8. enraged
Verb
  • The devout Mormon quickly developed a penchant for partying like many a college student before her.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The technology has been developed by a collaborative research team, co-led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital, Sichuan University (WCHSU).
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of developed
Verb
  • Notably, the pop star chose not to work with longtime producer Jack Antonoff, and instead forged a reunion with studio genius Max Martin and Shellback.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Happy Days alum has forged a long career in writing children's books, penning numerous New York Times bestsellers including the kids' Hank Zipzer series, which is loosely based on his own life.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Definition of forged
Adjective
  • And some Portland residents say they’re fed up with all of it.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Georgi was particularly fed up with Stacey, who kept injecting herself into his argument with Darcey.
    — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Definition of fed up
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Iamaleava created a ritual of sorts on third downs.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Definition of created
Adjective
  • The angry mob looted the homes of customs agents, harassed those agents’ families, and even burned a small pleasure boat belonging to one unfortunate tax collector on the Common.
    — Time, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The way the story goes, Floyd made Captain Ben Winters angry.
    — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Definition of angry
Verb
  • Aaron Nola opening the game ahead of Ranger Suárez worked out just fine.
    — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • But some major sticking points still need to be worked out beyond this phase.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
Definition of worked out
Adjective
  • Gannon was upset after Demercado dropped the football before crossing the goal line on what should have been a 72-yard touchdown that would have put Arizona up 28-6 early in the fourth quarter.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Those numbers might flip if Mizzou springs the home upset.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • Mistaken as the murderer, Mary is stoned and buried alive in a shallow grave by the enraged townspeople.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The defense attorney, Michael Caesar, told jurors that Bragg became enraged after Gladney outed him as a gay man, and sought revenge.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of enraged

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“Worked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20up. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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