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
The marketing department has been working up a list of areas where crime in the streets is highest, and will target special efforts on Death Wish there, hoping to stir up the kind of controversy that will get people to the box office.
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Andrew Tobias, Vulture, 7 July 2025
However, Joe finally worked up the courage to open it, and discovered recipes from his mom and Nonna—including the treasured Sunday Gravy recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
They also get worked up about Meghan Markle and Lauren Sánchez.
—Brock Colyar, Curbed, 24 June 2025
If the results of the flight pan out, the plan is to work up to a suborbital flight by 2029.
—David Szondy
june 21, New Atlas, 21 June 2025
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Andrew Tobias, Vulture, 7 July 2025
However, Joe finally worked up the courage to open it, and discovered recipes from his mom and Nonna—including the treasured Sunday Gravy recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
They also get worked up about Meghan Markle and Lauren Sánchez.
—Brock Colyar, Curbed, 24 June 2025
If the results of the flight pan out, the plan is to work up to a suborbital flight by 2029.
—David Szondy
june 21, New Atlas, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work up
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Self-awareness is an incredibly important skill to develop to get ahead of the psychological impact of victory.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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By investing in pedestrian safety, cities can develop more livable, and economically viable communities for future generations.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Exploring and experimenting through storytelling that forges an identity for Colombia’s Caribbean region, Estuario Cine was established by Alberto de la Espriella and Antonio Camargo in 2022.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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But if the results are solid, there’s no reason why this name can’t break away and forge a new trading range above current resistance at $60.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Japan imports 770,000 metric tons of rice tariff-free every year, around half of which comes from the U.S. Above that quota, Japan tariffs foreign rice at ¥341 (about $2.30) per kilogram, which works out to a tariff of around 227% according to a calculation by the Japan Times.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
18 July 2025
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For mathematicians, conferences, workshops and research talks are not just opportunities to share research and network but also crucial moments to work out tough problems together with colleagues, pose field-propelling questions and generate new ideas.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
18 July 2025
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