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Recent Examples of soup up
That same engine powers the top-end Dark Horse model, but is souped up to 500 hp (368 kW).
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Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
But his passion for souping up classic cars would also eventually take a professional turn.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Hurricane Milton, like Hurricane Helene before it, is souped up on hot water in the Gulf of Mexico.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
Elordi, who was announced as a brand ambassador in May, chose a tomato-colored Andiamo carry-all to soup up his speckled cardi and white basics for the presentation.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2024
Gather ’round this souped up conversation set, which comes with four armchairs, two loveseats, and two coffee tables.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024
How is his Dodge Ram souped up with state-of-the-art technology?
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2024
The surreal joke of seeing a purple monster stroll through a homeless encampment or a Studio 60–esque nightclub becomes less interesting the more Eric relies on it to soup up an otherwise leaden story.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 July 2024
At this point, both Samsung and Apple are looking to AI as a way to soup up their mobile devices and wearables.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 15 July 2024
Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
But his passion for souping up classic cars would also eventually take a professional turn.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Hurricane Milton, like Hurricane Helene before it, is souped up on hot water in the Gulf of Mexico.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
Elordi, who was announced as a brand ambassador in May, chose a tomato-colored Andiamo carry-all to soup up his speckled cardi and white basics for the presentation.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2024
Gather ’round this souped up conversation set, which comes with four armchairs, two loveseats, and two coffee tables.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024
How is his Dodge Ram souped up with state-of-the-art technology?
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2024
The surreal joke of seeing a purple monster stroll through a homeless encampment or a Studio 60–esque nightclub becomes less interesting the more Eric relies on it to soup up an otherwise leaden story.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 July 2024
At this point, both Samsung and Apple are looking to AI as a way to soup up their mobile devices and wearables.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 15 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soup up
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Schey recommended embellishing any Giuliani watch with a cheeky engraving referencing its provenance.Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Furnishings-wise, the couple mostly stuck to a blue-and-white color palette, embellished with rattan and bamboo pieces that play up the lush resort vibe.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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Focus on building lasting relationships with users who actively test and improve your product.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Earlier, data from the Institute for Supply Management showed U.S. manufacturing activity improved in November, while the final reading of the S&P manufacturing survey was revised upwards to 49.7, compared to a previous reading of 48.8.Caroline Valetkevitch, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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This is critical, as 2G networks are far less secure than 3G and especially LTE and 5G. Simple network attack devices, which trick phones into jumping from real networks to local, fraudulent ones, try to make a 2G connection with lower encryption levels.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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To trick the German forces into believing that a much larger American force was stationed in various locations, diverting attention away from the real operations and damaging enemy morale.Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Other research, including a 2023 study that followed more than 6,700 older adults, indicates that travel could also ameliorate cognitive decline.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
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But such a bleak outcome can still be ameliorated through inclusive diplomacy, a national dialogue, and an international commitment to rebuilding the Lebanese state.Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Soup up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soup%20up. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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