up for
idiom
1
informal
: wanting to have or do (something)
I'm up for some Chinese food.
Are you up for watching a movie?
We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?
2
—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision
His proposal is up for consideration.
She is up for reelection next year.
3
—used to say that something is available to be bought
Our house is up for sale.
items that are up for auction
4
: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)
He was up for armed robbery.
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Ragan’s father was locked up for life after being convicted of murder while Ragan was still in his mother’s womb.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Wylie’s one win from capturing the district, currently 11-3, but the rest of the playoff spots are still up for grabs.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Just hours after the 230 artists and storytellers who are up for this year’s Academy Awards got together at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon, The Hollywood Reporter kept the awards season festivities going with a Nominees Night celebration.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The final bench spot appears up for grabs.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Wylie’s one win from capturing the district, currently 11-3, but the rest of the playoff spots are still up for grabs.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Just hours after the 230 artists and storytellers who are up for this year’s Academy Awards got together at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon, The Hollywood Reporter kept the awards season festivities going with a Nominees Night celebration.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The final bench spot appears up for grabs.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Up for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20for. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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