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Recent Examples of stick up
David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Kings rookie Nique Clifford stepped into the fray to stick up for his teammate.
—Jason Anderson
january 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Jan. 2026
John Annese, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
Today’s stickup artist is after something else: smartphones.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
For the story’s first act, Raimi almost hints at romantic comedy—perhaps these two crazy kids will find some common ground while they’re stuck together, as Bradley learns to be a kinder boss and Linda figures out how to better stick up for herself.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Kings rookie Nique Clifford stepped into the fray to stick up for his teammate.
—Jason Anderson
january 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
The stickup comes amid a nearly 23% drop in robberies in the Bronx’s 44th Precinct, which saw 135 robberies as of April 27 compared to 175 in the same time period last year, according to NYPD statistics.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
Today’s stickup artist is after something else: smartphones.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick up
Verb
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Life for a child should be a time of wonder and discovery, but children with cancer are sometimes robbed of those wonders.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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He was robbed of the equalizer in the third period when Bobrovsky just got a piece of Geekie’s shot from the top of the crease.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Berlin police worked with local and federal law enforcement to investigate the holdup and carried out search warrants later in the day, searching a residence on Route 5 in North Haven and a vehicle suspected to be involved.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The holdup on arresting Tyson is that the public defender originally assigned to Tyson also represents Jones.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s come just as the Edmonton Oilers have ripped off a season-best five straight victories to usurp the Ducks’ position atop the Pacific.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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First United has been rebuilding in the year following the microburst that ripped off a section of the 100-year-old sanctuary roof in the early hours of March 15, 2025.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If residents have any evidence or information relating to the March 31 burglaries, contact the Skokie Police Department at 847-982-5900.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last year, there were 117 auto burglaries.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rendered in textured brass, the piece can hold up to four candles and evokes the Italian studio’s monolithic, architectural design practice.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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But each of its components holds up under scrutiny, according to reporting from Healthline and Time.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An immigrant delivery man bashed unconscious during a botched four-on-one Manhattan mugging died of his injuries months later, cops said Sunday.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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That was the only way to see countries' delegations backflipping and mean-mugging from places like Cortina and Livigno, sort of alternating with the parade in Milan.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Before being definitively plundered, the museum was home to the most comprehensive Nubian archaeological collection in the world.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the financial evidence, prosecutors also found only Nick's DNA on the gun, and several witnesses testified there were no signs of a break-in.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors said there was at least one break-in attempt at the house.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Stick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20up. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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