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Recent Examples of stick up
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
According to a previous report from Fox 8, Kenney encouraged local lacrosse and hockey players to prop their sticks up on their porches as a visual show of support for the family.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 8 May 2025
Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
That complaint could be leveled at the inciting incident, too, a stickup attempt to snatch Miccelli’s kickbacks that ends with Rory and Cobby on the run.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Verb
The gearshift lever that had always stuck up between the seats was gone, replaced by buttons to open up the cabin.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
According to a previous report from Fox 8, Kenney encouraged local lacrosse and hockey players to prop their sticks up on their porches as a visual show of support for the family.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
The numbers showed an increase in stickups — if only on paper.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
That complaint could be leveled at the inciting incident, too, a stickup attempt to snatch Miccelli’s kickbacks that ends with Rory and Cobby on the run.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick up
Verb
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Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September Julio González Jr., released last week from the Terrorism Confinement Center, said he was beaten, robbed of thousands of dollars and denied a lawyer.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
23 July 2025
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Access to justice too (something often underrated), where you can’t be killed or robbed with impunity, and where you won’t be arbitrarily deprived of your liberty or your freedom of speech by a despotic government.—
Simon Boas
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Noun
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But there was a holdup: Earl said he wouldn’t be paid until the Russians could judge the extent of the damage.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Finding a Ramsey trade suitor could be a holdup in Miami signing a starting-caliber veteran cornerback on the free agent market deep into the offseason.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Winston contends the team is ripping off his art, which is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 July 2025
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None of them, though, could hold a candle to defensive tackle Roach, who ripped off his helmet and bellowed to anyone in earshot after a stop in early 9-on-7 run work.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 July 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, their killer was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences on the four first-degree murder counts and the maximum penalty of 10 years on the burglary count after pleading guilty to all charges.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
28 July 2025
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The mandatory minimum sentence for first-degree burglary is six months in jail or a workhouse.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
Verb
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The family – all dressed in black — held up peace signs to the cheering crowd before laying their own floral tributes, with Sharon being supported by Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Even in a difficult environment, his shot-stopping held up to expectations.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Although the passengers managed to swim or be hauled on ropes to shore, much of the ship’s cargo—which included tea, brandy, nails, iron, and Wright’s paintings—was lost, washed out of the ship’s hold and either plundered by a passing privateer and people living nearby or sunk below the waves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
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The British Museum has many artifacts in its collection which were plundered during imperial and colonial eras, and are contested.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Certainly, the nature of the crimes, a break-in followed by savage murders, contributes to the curiosity factor.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Her arrest comes after police responded to calls regarding a break-in at her home in the early hours of Sunday, July 20.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Broadcasts aired stampedes of people trapped in the Superdome, overhead footage of submerged streets, and looted grocery stores.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Before its fury was exhausted, the mob rampaged through the Loop, breaking hundreds of windows and looting jewelry and department stores.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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“Stick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20up. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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