as in to close
to come near or nearer
belly up to the buffet table and help yourselves
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Recent Examples of belly up
Still others have gone belly up and find themselves in receivership with more coming.
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Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Part of the clip shows the two cuddling on the couch with Daisy's belly up, happily accepting pets.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
There’s certainly a decent stack of cautionary tales, examples of where a manager returning to the site of former glory goes belly up.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
Immediately, the cat joins in the play, falling to the floor, belly up, as if he had been shot for real.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
That translates to an additional $20,000 in sales over the three days from folks who bellied up to the bars while waiting (and waiting and waiting) for their flights.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 26 July 2024
So, basically, with everyone tiptoeing around Hill’s criminal case, Buddy is just bellying up to the ballot box and saying: Make this a referendum on me.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024
For an authentic diner experience, slide into a booth or belly up to the counter at Angelo’s Glassboro Diner.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Part of the clip shows the two cuddling on the couch with Daisy's belly up, happily accepting pets.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
There’s certainly a decent stack of cautionary tales, examples of where a manager returning to the site of former glory goes belly up.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
Immediately, the cat joins in the play, falling to the floor, belly up, as if he had been shot for real.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
That translates to an additional $20,000 in sales over the three days from folks who bellied up to the bars while waiting (and waiting and waiting) for their flights.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 26 July 2024
So, basically, with everyone tiptoeing around Hill’s criminal case, Buddy is just bellying up to the ballot box and saying: Make this a referendum on me.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024
For an authentic diner experience, slide into a booth or belly up to the counter at Angelo’s Glassboro Diner.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly up
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Dozens of Department of Education employees received letters as business hours closed Friday placing them on administrative leave, according to a copy of one letter obtained by ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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With the acquisition, which closed Jan. 27, Trimco Group—owned by private equity firm Brookfield—has taken a 100 percent stake in Nexgen Packaging for an undisclosed price.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2025
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Chicago Public Schools officials had said that at least one immigration officer approached Hamline Elementary School on the city’s Southwest Side late Friday morning, but was not allowed to enter.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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An entrepreneur even approached Hunter recently with ambitions of including Highland on a bus tour of famous jazz musicians’ graves for European tourists during the 2026 World Cup.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Established in 2018, luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader draws on over 30 years of research led by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, Professor Augustinus Bader.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The council draws on the federal agencies for its talent.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The former New York Giants running back has run for at least 100 yards in four straight games and nearing a fifth straight game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Four-Game Streamers Drew Doughty, D, LAK | 58% Yahoo Doughty is joining the Kings on their upcoming road trip and nearing his return to action.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Democrats on Capitol Hill and in blue states come up with counteroffensives, others on the political left at the grassroots level said advocacy groups will have to be more disciplined with raising awareness and picking strategic battles.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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And bear in mind as well that USMCA reauthorization is coming up in the coming-up months and years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Belly up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20up. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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