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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Stephanopoulos — whose education centered around political science and theology — pivoted to journalism after leaving Clinton's administration, investing his career in ABC News and working up from a political analyst to the host of This Week by 2002.
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 9 May 2025
Now, she's moved behind the espresso machine, working up to 12 hours a day as a barista.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 9 May 2025
Food trucks are also on site, if your walking tour worked up an appetite.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
Few things can get senior leaders worked up more than talking about Gen-Z.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 9 May 2025
Now, she's moved behind the espresso machine, working up to 12 hours a day as a barista.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 9 May 2025
Food trucks are also on site, if your walking tour worked up an appetite.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
Few things can get senior leaders worked up more than talking about Gen-Z.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work up
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Over the years, the property has developed a close working relationship with Alma de Bahía, a local conservation organization that’s dedicated to preserving the intricate ecosystems across Puerto Rico.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Doel was Corman’s right-hand, writing scripts, developing scripts with other scribes, coordinating projects in production and serving as script supervisor on location.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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In that role, Pullin forged new corporate partnerships.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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As cities like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Doha, Qatar forge their own design heartlands and groom new talent, a rising number of Middle Eastern designers are tapping into the narrative of the Majlis in modern culture.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Ronaldo’s post on social media on Monday, when Al Nassr played the final match of their season, then created more conversation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Defense created easy offense and in the halfcourt, the ball skipped around.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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There has been a lot written about how your body can influence your mood—from the importance of working out to meditating, to getting enough sleep.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That didn’t work out so well when the bored kid annexed Crimea.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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