1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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2
as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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3
as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele
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Recent Examples of build up
Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Sleep helps the brain clear out waste products and toxins that build up during the day.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
So, their spring has consisted of a hybrid buildup, stretching each out to start while knowing each might have to be available for short bursts as needed.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
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Sugar’s arrival is cleverly built up throughout the first episode.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Sleep helps the brain clear out waste products and toxins that build up during the day.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
The sushi restaurant failed a routine inspection due to mold-like buildup and food kept at unsafe temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
So, their spring has consisted of a hybrid buildup, stretching each out to start while knowing each might have to be available for short bursts as needed.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for build up
Verb
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When his playing time increased in the postseason, Garner was prepared to make an impact.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Weather experts predict that the tornadoes will increase to a strength of EF4 by Saturday, with hurricane-force winds at a speed of more than 74 mph, CNN reported.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Why, in a country where where economic crises abound—and were the basis of large demonstrations in 2017 and 2018, did women’s protests gain the solidarity and support of broad segments of society?—
Narges Mohammadi,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Apple Intelligence is gaining features apace, but there’s one that was announced last June and expected in April this year—an enhanced Siri with greater personalization and the capability to do a lot more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Wolf and Vrabel both emphasized Spillane’s dedication, going from an undrafted free agent who had to try out to earn his spot with the Titans during rookie minicamp in 2018 to a player who has accumulated over 140 tackles in consecutive years.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Gimenez won Gold Glove each of the last three seasons while accumulating 16.7 bWAR in that span.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The analyst believes that Costco has the opportunity to expand its warehouse footprint further.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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The film, which expanded to top markets including LA, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Seattle and Phoenix, was still the highest-grossing pic at several top theaters including the Somerville Theatre and the Avalon Theatre in DC.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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The promotion is available for in-store and drive-thru orders but does not apply to delivery.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Then there was Davies, who helped guide Villa to WSL promotion in 2019-2020 as first-team coach alongside head coach Gemma Davies.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bentley says that 210 grams of 18-karat rose gold is present throughout the Black Rose’s decadent cabin, including on the dashboard, steering wheel, and drive mode selector.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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The series is about two sisters, but for the first half of the season, even by splitting the narrative into a bunch of flashbacks, Long Bright River can’t find a way to make that relationship rise to the surface.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That will give the company enough satellites to gather data from around the world every 40 to 60 minutes, Elkabetz said, enabling timely updates to its weather forecasting AI.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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This context, along with the documentation her lawyer gathered, which included interviews with her siblings showing how her imprisonment had impacted them, was enough for a judge to grant her release from prison.—
Nathaly Triana,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Probably the most significant factor is the company's ever-present pressure to accelerate, even while taking on more and more challenging tasks.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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The staggering investment levels, impressive ROI reports, and accelerating adoption rates signal a technology crossing the threshold from emerging to essential.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Build up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build%20up. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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