1
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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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
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
Swimming against the wave, Hermès International reported in February that sales in the leather goods category, including its Birkin and Kelly bags, were up 21.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
David Keller, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. rose 3% at the opening bell Tuesday along with other carriers in an up day for the sector.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 July 2025
As Trump ups his rhetoric against immigration, top White House officials are centering their closing message for the president’s mammoth policy bill on deportations and immigration enforcement.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
The company’s market performance trails the Nasdaq, which is up about 6%.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
Swimming against the wave, Hermès International reported in February that sales in the leather goods category, including its Birkin and Kelly bags, were up 21.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Adverb
This suggests that the volume on up days is enough to confirm a bullish phase for SBUX.
—David Keller, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. rose 3% at the opening bell Tuesday along with other carriers in an up day for the sector.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Noun
Provisions which nearly doubled the standard deduction, upped the monetary thresholds for tax brackets, lowered the top tax rate and bumped up the child tax credit were set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 July 2025
As Trump ups his rhetoric against immigration, top White House officials are centering their closing message for the president’s mammoth policy bill on deportations and immigration enforcement.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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Daily also is witnessing increased demand among downstream recyclers for e-waste Full Circle Electronics can't refurbish and sell at wholesale.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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However, to use this tournament as an advertisement for the increased competitiveness of the global game might just be a stretch too far.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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At the end of February, Williams finally put the finished paper online.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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That means the company had the option of paying a lower duty rate on the finished product versus paying the higher duties on the individual components brought into the manufacturing process.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The success of those songs thrust me into the mainstream and acquainted audiences with my face and sound.—
Richard Villegas,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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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
Verb
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday night, allowing residents to return to their homes.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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He is further accused of ordering the presidential security service to obscure communication records from secure phones used afte the martial law was lifted.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The authors note this is consistent with statewide rising rates of obesity, which may be playing a role.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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But in 2025, with economic anxiety rising, Virginia's economic situation is just shaky enough to take it down a few pegs.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Jazz need to see some progress in Year 2, or the other first-rounders Utah brings in during this rebuild will quickly pass him.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Nearly every neighboring state — minus Iowa — has legalized marijuana, but the Badger State hasn't made much progress on the issue, despite widespread voter support.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Supertall skyscrapers are buildings that stand 300 meters (around 984 feet) or higher, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In Chicago, that figure is even higher, with the average nuptials ringing up at $54,190, per the wedding planning service.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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