1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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2
as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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3
as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele
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Recent Examples of buildup
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation in plastic containers causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture buildup.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
Mamdani has focused his campaign on populist messaging, emphasized door-to-door ground outreach and built up his campaign coffers with small dollar donations.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
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Verb
Additionally, many homeowners neglect to clean the chimney regularly, which can lead to creosote buildup.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation in plastic containers causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture buildup.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Noun
González Gutiérrez also believes he was sent to Los Angeles because the United States and Mexico were negotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement: the Foreign Ministry knew that Mexico needed to build up its consular network in the United States.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
Mamdani has focused his campaign on populist messaging, emphasized door-to-door ground outreach and built up his campaign coffers with small dollar donations.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildup
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Duke Energy predicts that in the next 15 years, Carolina customers’ annual electric use will increase by about 58,000 gigawatt-hours.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
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Despite ongoing questions about privacy and biometric data collection, World has gained significant traction, with more than 12 million people verified through Orbs and approximately 26 million users downloading the app.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While the rubber-burning speed has yet to be realized, Musk’s tunnels are gaining traction as a new form of public transportation.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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The Netscape engineer would surf successive technology waves, accumulating equity stakes that India couldn't match.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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During his Michigan career, Wilson often feasted on slants and other in-breaking routes, while also accumulating a lot of yards after the catch.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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The plan laid out in Tuesday’s staff report proposed a ballot measure that would expand protections for thousands of acres of open space across Irvine.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
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As of 2025, fiber internet is available to approximately 88.1 million U.S. households (56.5%), but access is expanding rapidly.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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That earned him a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque on July 18.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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So a heatwave there in early 2024 that scientists say was made 4 degrees Celsius hotter by climate change saw global cocoa prices rise by a massive 280% in April that year.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Medical practices can also implement AI intake personnel to gather patient information, potentially reducing wait times and administrative burden on healthcare providers.—
Hassaan Raza,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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As for Nowak’s question about the possibility of AWS’ growth rate accelerating in the back half of the year, Jassy wouldn’t directly answer it but stressed his optimism, in part stemming from AWS customers starting to deploy more AI products at scale that should continue to ramp in coming quarters.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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This substantial increase in funding is intended to support the administration's efforts to accelerate deportations in pursuit of fulfilling President Trump's goal of removing one million individuals within a year.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Buildup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildup. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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