go up
verb
went up; gone up; going up; goes up
1
: to be built or erected
a new sign went up
2
chiefly British
: to attend a university
3
of an actor
: to become confused
see also go up in flames, go up in smoke
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Dementia risk goes up by 40%, diabetes risk goes up 35% from being chronically lonely.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, stocks don’t go up in a straight line.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Correctional facilities that want to build in Wyandotte County must first apply for a special use permit that would have to go up for approval by the Unified Government Board of Commissioners, according to board documents.
—Sofi Zeman
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Sacramento went up by 11 midway through the first quarter and led 31-25 at the end of the opening period.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, stocks don’t go up in a straight line.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Correctional facilities that want to build in Wyandotte County must first apply for a special use permit that would have to go up for approval by the Unified Government Board of Commissioners, according to board documents.
—Sofi Zeman
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
Sacramento went up by 11 midway through the first quarter and led 31-25 at the end of the opening period.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Go up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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