re-upped; re-upping; re-ups

intransitive verb

: to sign on again
re-upped with the team for three more years
especially : to enlist again

Examples of re-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The guard is re-upping in Los Angeles for two-years, $70 million, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024 The Big East Conference has inked a new package of six-year media rights deals, re-upping with lead partner Fox Sports while bringing on NBC Sports and TNT Sports in secondary roles. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 June 2024 This list of June’s best beauty products highlights the standouts from extensive testing — read on to re-up your routine for summer. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 24 June 2024 For the ex-Yankee, Boras is said to be seeking a contract comparable or better to the seven-year, $172 million the Phillies gave Aaron Nola to re-up. Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2024 The Bulls did not re-up the contract of assistant coach Chris Fleming, the only holdover from Jim Boylen’s staff, while Josh Longstaff left to join the staff of new Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024 In terms of the late-night space, Meyers’ new pact comes after Jimmy Kimmel re-upped his deal with Disney to remain at Jimmy Kimmel Live through its 23rd season at ABC. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024 Colt re-ups for his athletic-masochist profession when his ex-lover, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), directs a sci-fi action blockbuster. Armond White, National Review, 3 May 2024 Some Tate fans jumped into action again recently, re-upping their disparaging comments about one of the accusers, her lawyer said. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

re- + sign up

First Known Use

circa 1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of re-up was circa 1906

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“Re-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/re-up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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