as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
I can probably scare up my old textbooks if you need them
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Recent Examples of scare up
The deciding game in last year’s Final scared up 7.66 million viewers on ABC, a stampede that boosted the overall series average by 16%.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
On March 8, a Saturday night Lakers-Celtics game on ABC scared up 1.85 million members of the dollar demo, a turnout that more than quadrupled the Big Four’s primetime average.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Rookie has scared up another reason to subject Nolan, Harper et al to documentary cameras.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 19 Apr. 2025
According to Sloan, the RSNs and various in-market affiliates that carry MLB packages will scare up more ad dollars than the league’s national partners, a function of sheer volume and outsized fan engagement.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
On March 8, a Saturday night Lakers-Celtics game on ABC scared up 1.85 million members of the dollar demo, a turnout that more than quadrupled the Big Four’s primetime average.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Rookie has scared up another reason to subject Nolan, Harper et al to documentary cameras.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 19 Apr. 2025
According to Sloan, the RSNs and various in-market affiliates that carry MLB packages will scare up more ad dollars than the league’s national partners, a function of sheer volume and outsized fan engagement.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scare up
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As a 17-year-old, Gena Sims found inspiration while taking care of her sister.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Biscayne National Park Visitors are often surprised to learn there’s a national park within eyeshot of downtown Miami’s skyscrapers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Besides, the singer and songwriter has learned not to count out the impossible.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Passing motorists discovered the crash at around 6:37 a.m., and the Geneva Police Department, Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Geneva and Batavia fire departments responded to the crash.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Pérez Art Museum Miami The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), located off Biscayne Boulevard, offers world-class exhibitions, outdoor sculptures, and spaces for art, relaxation, and dining.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Among the victims were 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp that sits along the Guadalupe River, located about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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