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adjective

Definition of worked up

as in wrought (up)

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verb

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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Adjective

Washington School House Hotel is located atop Park Avenue, moments from Main Street, and provides complimentary après-ski fare in the living room for outdoor enthusiasts who have worked up an appetite. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025 Chicago — its fans, its organization and yes, its writers — has clung to that era as tightly as Toews and Kane clung to the Stanley Cup in that famous photo, because there’s been so little else to get worked up about. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025

Verb

Putting words on the page seems too low stakes to get worked up about, and yet the terror of saying something taboo—or just being boring—feels like a terrible fate to most writers. — David O’Neill, New Yorker, 20 May 2026 Thou shalt not get too worked up about the chat! — Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for worked up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked up

Adjective

Nate becomes fed up with his girlfriend’s workaholic lifestyle because of her demanding boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), and years later fans would go on to view Nate — not Miranda — as the real villain of the film.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.

— Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of fed up

Verb

Browning and Eveland developed the educational curriculum that would provide both an understanding and hands-on experience in a friendly environment where questions are encouraged.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
The plane has been developed to fly the Australian airline Qantas’ upcoming record-breaking route from Sydney to London.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of developed

Adjective

The state Department of Transportation is scheduled to install temporary three-way stop signs at the intersections during a road project that’s already created mind-numbing traffic snarls and angry and confused drivers.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
That same source insisted to People that Jolie is no longer angry at her 62-year-old ex-husband.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Definition of angry

Verb

That theme stayed true Thursday evening, with the American League Central rivals trading leads until the Tigers (49-54) forged ahead and beat the Royals 4-3 in a series opener at Comerica Park.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cerebras shares gained about 5% on Thursday after the company forged an agreement with Advanced Micro Devices that involves the two chipmakers to work together on artificial intelligence systems.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of forged

Verb

Along the way, some businesses failed while others became neighborhood institutions that, collectively, created a place where almost every storefront seemed to have a story behind it.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Melanie Barcenas and Gia Corley created difficult tests for Dickey.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

Definition of created

Adjective

At the same time, locals became enraged with both the aesthetic of the homes and the business practices of the developers as the town began to take shape.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Beach removed the Knee Defender, but then became enraged when the woman reclined forcefully, risking damage to his computer.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Definition of enraged

Verb

Adames and Chapman have full no-trade clauses in their contracts, which usually can be worked out, although Chapman’s agent, Scott Boras, recently told John Shea of the San Francisco Standard that Chapman isn’t going anywhere.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The average 8% increase worked out to approximately 62 cents more per item, according to Mickey Visit.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026

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