as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the driver fetched up the horse-drawn carriage in front of the church
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Recent Examples of fetch up
The business could reportedly fetch up to $1.5 billion.
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Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Westfall has done some research, referencing a YouTube creator who said that similar bills have fetched up to $25,000 when graded.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The singer and actress wore the Carrera Chronograph in yellow gold, which can fetch up to $22,400 resale.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Although specialists expected the artifact to fetch up to $50,000, the city and the museum ended up paying more than $200,000.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
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Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Westfall has done some research, referencing a YouTube creator who said that similar bills have fetched up to $25,000 when graded.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The singer and actress wore the Carrera Chronograph in yellow gold, which can fetch up to $22,400 resale.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Although specialists expected the artifact to fetch up to $50,000, the city and the museum ended up paying more than $200,000.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ronnie Dunn unexpectedly stopped a performance in Indianapolis.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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For annuals, catching weeds early can mean the difference between a handful of weeds and thousands of seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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But the damage can be reversible if caught early enough.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Inflation has fallen from a 40-year peak of 9.1% in 2022, but the last stretch to meet the Fed's 2% goal has stalled.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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While former President Joe Biden sought to revive the deal, negotiations stalled, and Trump's second-term policies have further tightened sanctions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Herro stole the ball away from Bulls point guard Coby White and rather than go for the wide-open lay-up to cut the deficit to three points with the shot clock on their side, Herro pulled up for a 3-pointer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Smith recalls leaving at the end of his shift one day, just as a TV truck pulled up to Holman’s front yard to conduct a live interview.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The department has laid off some 10,000 workers under a plan drawn up by Kennedy and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting task force.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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In this case, whoever drew up the list of those to be fired at FDA either didn’t understand or didn’t care about the role support staff play for scientists reviewing new medications or inspectors looking for unsanitary conditions at food plants, the former officials said.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The platform claims to help writers complete scripts faster, check for plagiarism, ensure character and dialogue consistency, and analyze script quality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Those who file online can check the status of their returns after 24 hours have passed from the file date.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, players have economic incentive to stay as long as possible.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet moves by Trump and his administration assuring TikTok and its service providers that U.S. authorities will not prosecute anyone under the law have been enough for the popular app to stay online despite operating in violation of a federal statute.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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