post up
verb
posted up; posting up; posts up
: to take up a position against a defender in the post in basketball while standing with one's back to the basket
: to post up against (a defender) in basketball
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Paparazzi are posted up outside MSG snapping photos of workers ripping up carpets and delivering drapery.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
The search and rescue personnel posted up near the top of Mount Elbert, the state’s highest peak, last Sunday and offered hikers free refreshments, as well as safety tips for enjoying Colorado’s mountain wilderness.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
The significance that Tetef’s event is posting up in an old Joann store isn’t lost on her.
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Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
One of these threats included the bomb threat that forced the evacuation of Reservoir High on Wednesday.
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Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
The search and rescue personnel posted up near the top of Mount Elbert, the state’s highest peak, last Sunday and offered hikers free refreshments, as well as safety tips for enjoying Colorado’s mountain wilderness.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
The significance that Tetef’s event is posting up in an old Joann store isn’t lost on her.
—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
One of these threats included the bomb threat that forced the evacuation of Reservoir High on Wednesday.
—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Post up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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