spruce (up)

verb

ˈsprüs How to pronounce spruce (up) (audio)
Definition of spruce (up)next
as in to trim
to make neat hurriedly sprucing up the hotel dining room before the breakfast crowd began showing up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spruce (up)
  1. trim
  2. organize
  3. arrange
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  • The new legislative maps trimmed that lean down to 53%, raising questions from Republicans and enthusiasm from Democrats over whether the seat would flip parties under the new maps.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Restaurant Brands on Tuesday trimmed its outlook for full-year system-wide sales growth to a range of 5% to 5.5%, down from its prior range of 5.5% to 6%.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of trim
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  • Instead, community members organized and called for preserving these essential health services.
    Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • According to job search site Indeed, small acts of appreciation or team-building moments, like bringing in treats or organizing a game, can go a long way in creating a positive work environment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of organize
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  • Contact us to learn more, obtain more information, and/or arrange a campus tour at South Orange County Community College District, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy #3699, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
    Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Jones went on to compose, arrange and produce music alongside a number of greats, including Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Miles David, Dinah Washington and Frank Sinatra.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of arrange
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“Spruce (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruce%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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