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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
the level of the lake is up this spring
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2
as in finished
brought or having come to an end
okay, time is up
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3
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
she's always up on the latest developments in fashion
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills
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as in rise
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Recent Examples of up
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Rates of cancer in women under 50 are now 82% higher than in men of the same age (up from 51% in 2002).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025
John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
It was valued last year at $250 million, according to Bloomberg, with CEO Kelly Littlepage calling the deal an up round.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Capital One recently upped the entry fee to its lounges from $65 to $90 a visit and ended free access for lower-tier cardholders.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
The Nets started 1-for-8 from the field and Phoenix raced out to a 9-2 lead with 7:15 left in the first quarter and were up 28-16 entering the second.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Rates of cancer in women under 50 are now 82% higher than in men of the same age (up from 51% in 2002).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
While the odds favor an up year, downturns are inevitable.
—John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
It was valued last year at $250 million, according to Bloomberg, with CEO Kelly Littlepage calling the deal an up round.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
In 2022, Tencent upped its stake in Guillemot Brothers Limited — which controls the majority of the family’s roughly 15% Ubisoft stake — to 49.9%, giving the firm 5% voting rights.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Capital One recently upped the entry fee to its lounges from $65 to $90 a visit and ended free access for lower-tier cardholders.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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There are plenty of reasons to expect increased demand, including the growth of data centers and the electrification of heating and transit, but so far, there's been no clear sign of it in the data.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Showa and Nissin assert that their novel approach offers better stability while in use, thanks to the increased surface area where these parts meet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2025
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At 23, De La Cruz isn't a finished product at the plate or on defense, but his athletic skill and 6-foot-5 frame portend a high ceiling for him in 2025.—
John Yoo And John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Despite a hot finish to the season, Crow-Armstrong is not a finished product and his production will be key if the Cubs are going to outperform expectations.—
Sahadev Sharma,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Linklater was very acquainted with the real life story of Gary Johnson.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2024
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But there’s no prettier place to become acquainted with some of Canada’s most influential artists: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, a collective of landscape painters who rose to fame in the early 20th century with their romantic depictions of Canadian nature.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2024
Verb
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Since the attack, Weisz-Gut has felt forced to take account of the specter of increasing prejudice in Europe on a personal level.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The chassis lifts to get over even high doorway dividers, the mops automatically lift when the 10R senses carpet or rugs, and the brushes lift when in mop-only modes or cleaning high-pile carpeting.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Each of the women stood in their living rooms, bent down and easily lifted up loose floorboards.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The resort is also known for golf; its 18th hole is one of Wisconsin’s finest: the tee lies atop the Niagara Escarpment, a wall of rock that rises out of the water like a skyscraper.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Significantly, solar power rose 21.7% to generate more than 11% of the EU’s electricity, while a fall in coal generation led to the most polluting fossil fuel producing just 9.8% of the total.—
David Vetter,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Strong winds and dry brush fueled fast-moving fires in Southern California, threatening to reverse the progress made battling wildfires across the region that have burned over 40,000 acres and killed at least 28 people.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trace also reflected on his own struggles and progress, offering his father a path toward reconciliation.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Look for Chase Utley to make a major upward in 2026, greasing the skids for future induction.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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According to Milk, apply short, hair-like strokes upward from the beginning of your brow to the tail both in the morning and at night.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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