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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Recent Examples of worked up
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2023
But 36 years and much personal growth later, Chozen finally worked up the (liquid) courage to put his feelings into action after a gentle push from LaRusso himself in the fifth season's penultimate episode.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2022
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
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Verb
Thankfully, the star worked up the courage to try again.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2023
But 36 years and much personal growth later, Chozen finally worked up the (liquid) courage to put his feelings into action after a gentle push from LaRusso himself in the fifth season's penultimate episode.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked up
Verb
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French skincare brand Bioderma is also science driven, and also co-developed with derms—but at a more drugstore-friendly price.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to Lanvin, its founder developed 23 shades of blue at her dye factory in Nanterre, one of which was applied to the curtains and seats at the Daunou theater in Paris, one of many decoration projects done in concert with Armand-Albert Rateau.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Starting out, Netflix forged its own path from a DVD-by-mail rental company to a streaming giant and a top original series player.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Over the last four decades Yashar, the daughter of a Persian antique carpet dealer, has forged many relationships in the design world.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Newton cheated on Proctor, who became fed up, and that’s why that household didn’t stand.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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Feeling fed up, the man decided to take matters into his own hands.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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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,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Arisu crawls onto a mound of rubble for momentary relief, and is met with an angry Banda.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to police, Cooksey opened the door with blood on his hands and became angry and demanding.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sorry to say, there are still lots of wrinkles that are being worked out.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But by 1950-51, Bear had worked out a way to make uni-directional glass that eliminated the cross threads, so the material could be used on the inside of the bow as well.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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George Springer has every right to be upset about the call that went against him in the game Tuesday night for his Toronto Blue Jays against the Boston Red Sox.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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All parts of this plant contains saponins, which can cause salivation, vomiting and GI upset.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Worked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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