as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail
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Recent Examples of work up
As the Kings worked up a big fourth-quarter comeback to get within five, Jokic made four free throws in the final minute to secure the victory.
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
Dine on seafood and sip local beers in Sandbridge
After reeling in a trophy catch and working up an appetite, stop by Margie and Ray’s on the way to Sandbridge Beach.
—AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Raoux explains that Canada (and Ontario) will tax Alonso based on days spent working up north.
—Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: Houston police try to obtain surveillance video during on-scene probes but often leave that work up to follow-up investigators, according to HPD vehicular crimes division Capt. Donna Crawford.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
Dine on seafood and sip local beers in Sandbridge
After reeling in a trophy catch and working up an appetite, stop by Margie and Ray’s on the way to Sandbridge Beach.
—AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Raoux explains that Canada (and Ontario) will tax Alonso based on days spent working up north.
—Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: Houston police try to obtain surveillance video during on-scene probes but often leave that work up to follow-up investigators, according to HPD vehicular crimes division Capt. Donna Crawford.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work up
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More than a third of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease, according to the CDC.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Should a rally develop, short covering could fuel it.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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China has forged strong ties across nations, especially in Asia and Africa, and exerts greater power in international organizations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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President Trump and Elon Musk have forged ahead with an aggressive plan to downsize the federal government, with Musk using his Department of Government Efficiency to reduce personnel, cancel contracts and halt aid to organizations.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The stunning natural scenery in the background paired with the sound of the breeze and local wildlife create a peaceful, natural ambience to keep on a second screen.—
Anusha Praturu,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration’s dismantling of federal agencies, led by Elon Musk, is beginning to create chaos for Western water supplies: California Rep. Mike Levin grilled an Army Corps lieutenant general about why the military dumped a bunch of water into the ground from two Central Valley dams.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Participants performed unilateral resistance exercise, working out one leg in one phase and the other in the next phase.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Aztecs will work out 15 times over six weeks, leading up to the AztecFAST Showcase on April 19 at Snapdragon Stadium.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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