up for
idiom
1
informal
: wanting to have or do (something)
I'm up for some Chinese food.
Are you up for watching a movie?
We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?
2
—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision
His proposal is up for consideration.
She is up for reelection next year.
3
—used to say that something is available to be bought
Our house is up for sale.
items that are up for auction
4
: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)
He was up for armed robbery.
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Political handicappers aren’t likely to give Jolly — or any Democrat — much of a chance to win in 2026, even with an open governor’s seat up for grabs.
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Vivienne Serret, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The show scored 10 total nominations, including one for Simard, who is also up for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 June 2025
This latest Hisense model is up for pre-order now at US$1,299, with general availability pegged in for later in the year.
—New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Outside of that, anyone on the roster is up for grabs, especially if the Knicks have a real shot at Durant.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Vivienne Serret, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The show scored 10 total nominations, including one for Simard, who is also up for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 June 2025
This latest Hisense model is up for pre-order now at US$1,299, with general availability pegged in for later in the year.
—New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Outside of that, anyone on the roster is up for grabs, especially if the Knicks have a real shot at Durant.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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“Up for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20for. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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