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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The girl had seen police approach her father in the street outside their safe house in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and ran to confront them.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Both Democrats and Republicans have broadly agreed that the current immigration system is in need of reform, though approaches to the issue vary widely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Gilbert's counter-comment draws on the show's real history of tackling difficult subject matter.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Michael Hunter The designer draws on her background in architecture, design, and art history in her work, and the firm is often involved in every stage of a project, from architectural planning to finish selections, ensuring that the final product showcases a cohesive vision.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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With their five-game West Coast trip nearing an end and the trade deadline behind them, the Magic return to Kia Center for a three-game homestand ahead of the league’s upcoming All-Star break.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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The virus led to the culling of 13.2 million commercial egg-laying hens in December alone, with total bird losses nearing 145 million since the outbreak began in 2022.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 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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