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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
the level of the lake is up this spring
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2
as in finished
brought or having come to an end
okay, time is up
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3
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
she's always up on the latest developments in fashion
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills
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as in rise
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Recent Examples of up
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Little Pathfinders will be able to serve up to 85 children ages 6 weeks to 13 years old, up from 72 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years at its former location.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Jesse Pound, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
An up vote could mean a return to the Trop might be viable by 2026 and tie the Rays to the area for three more seasons.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 2 June 2025
While lounges in commercial terminals have upped their game in recent years, those spaces typically still aren’t as exclusive as a private terminal at an airport.
—Chris Dong, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Adverb
That may leave the White Sox facing a choice whether to stay in Chicago or leave for greener pastures in another city after the Rate Field lease is up.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Little Pathfinders will be able to serve up to 85 children ages 6 weeks to 13 years old, up from 72 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years at its former location.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Adjective
Even on up days during the last few volatile weeks, the market has failed to get back to the 5,500 level, which is close to its pre-April 2 low from March.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
An up vote could mean a return to the Trop might be viable by 2026 and tie the Rays to the area for three more seasons.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Algolia is upgrading its technology alongside consumers’ interest in upping their AI usage for shopping.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 2 June 2025
While lounges in commercial terminals have upped their game in recent years, those spaces typically still aren’t as exclusive as a private terminal at an airport.
—Chris Dong, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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The first is the increased resolution, the Galaxy A56 manages 385 pixels per inch, while the Honor 400 goes up to 460 ppi thanks to the 1264 x 2736 pixel resolution.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Most snake bikes occur between the months of April and October where both humans and snakes see increased activity outdoors, according to the U.S. Department of Forest Services.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Consumer goods: One of the world’s largest apparel companies uses mapping and analytics to trace its supply chain across 40 countries—from raw materials with farmers and fabric makers to finished products–compressing six-month reporting tasks into days or weeks.—
Cindy Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The event shows the process of making natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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An up-and-coming leader can keep the interactions casual with a handshake, an introduction and an invitation to get more acquainted outside of the event.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Two years later, Carrie became acquainted with Miranda in a Bloomingdale’s dressing room.—
Hannah Malach,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Mahan won his first term as mayor in 2022 with 51.3% of the vote after residents pushed to move the mayoral election to align with the presidential one to increase voter turnout.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Tacoma did its own analysis and found that people with a regular housing voucher, and no time limit, actually fared better at increasing their incomes and moving on.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Verb
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But after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. lifted the bans in January 2021, travel from those countries — and from Chad, Libya and Yemen — more than rebounded.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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At its core, AI promises to lift the burdens of inefficiency, confusion and repetition, freeing us to work smarter, live better and dream bigger.—
Son Nguyen,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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In the first half of the 1950s, vodka sales exploded, rising from 40,000 cases in 1950 to over 4 million by 1955.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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In the Tuesday, June 3 episode, Gilbert recalled getting the role of Laura Ingalls and how her parents tried to keep her life normal despite her star rising.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Since untreated hypertension progresses and worsens over time, making lifestyle changes to manage blood pressure and stay healthy is vital.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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When light-dependent species are forced upward into a smaller belt near surface waters, the competition for resources and food intensifies and animals are exposed to an elevated risk of predation.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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In a video, the aircraft is seen slowly sinking behind residential buildings, before a huge fireball blasts upward.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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