Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well (up)
Verb
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In a touching tribute, Saliba ran over to the sideline after scoring and held up the jersey of Ismaël Koné, the teammate who left the field on a stretcher minutes earlier after suffering what looked to be a serious leg injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026 -
Whisenhunt, called up to be the 27th man for the second game, impressed in his season debut, allowing two runs over five-plus innings with two walks to two strikeouts.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Stir in beef broth; bring to a boil over medium-high.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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“Well (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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