go up
verb
went up; gone up; going up; goes up
1
chiefly British
: to attend a university
2
of an actor
: to become confused
3
: to be built or erected
a new sign went up
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Next was dad Harry following closely behind as his little princess met a Disney Princess, before the family was photographed going up a log flume ride at Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
In early trading on Friday, the social media company’s share price went up around 1.15% to $20.35.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Last week, two boats in Fort Lauderdale went up in flames.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Love, and lovers, go up in smoke, while the consequences of their entanglements play out indefinitely.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
In early trading on Friday, the social media company’s share price went up around 1.15% to $20.35.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Last week, two boats in Fort Lauderdale went up in flames.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Love, and lovers, go up in smoke, while the consequences of their entanglements play out indefinitely.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
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“Go up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20up. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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