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Recent Examples of stick up
Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Feb. 2025
So, how does Higgins feel about hearing his teammates sticking up for him with this contract negotiation process on the horizon?
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
Listen to this article A brazen robber who shot a wall during a Brooklyn store stickup was linked to the violent heist by the chunky diamond earrings adorning his earlobes, federal prosecutors allege.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
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Verb
Remember, the Furies’ initial goal was to stick up for people who’ve been hurt and stave off the threat of more hurt.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Feb. 2025
So, how does Higgins feel about hearing his teammates sticking up for him with this contract negotiation process on the horizon?
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
Frank Moten was always of the mindset that Cadillac Richie did the robbery, but the real Cadillac Richie is a little bit different than our Cadillac Richie; the real Cadillac Richie was more of a stickup kid.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
Listen to this article A brazen robber who shot a wall during a Brooklyn store stickup was linked to the violent heist by the chunky diamond earrings adorning his earlobes, federal prosecutors allege.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick up
Verb
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Last year, some 1-year-old dogs were robbed of their first race to show off their hard work during training season, Freking said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Gonzalez and Renay Moreno, who prosecutors allege was an accomplice, then robbed seven patrons inside the game room, according to the district attorney’s office.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There was so much damage to the property that the landlords have been working on now for the last five or six months...so that has really been what's been the holdup for us, and it's caused a lot of pain and anguish.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Outside, an irritated Duke asks Reacher what the holdup was.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Far from ripping off taxpayers, the current arrangement has paid off handsomely.—
Trysh Travis / Made by History,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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The white man ripped off the black man long enough.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 2002, Sigmon was found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of burglary.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Police said the thief wore a red hat and black hooded sweatshirt and carried a backpack and water bottle at the time of the burglary.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One side holds up to 10 pairs of shoes, while the other can be used for clothes, bags, or hats.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The black piece of glass [holds up his cell phone] is the worst addiction.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In Musk’s telling, Altman illegally partnered with Microsoft to establish a web of illicit affiliates and plunder its nonprofit arm of assets and staff in violation of their deal.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Loggers are plundering giant sequoias in Yosemite and poachers are decimating bison herds in Yellowstone.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Police responded to a call about a break-in at the city Department of Animal Services early Wednesday morning, according to a news release.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Each vehicle is purchased anonymously at dealerships, and more than 50 tests are conducted after a 2,000-mile break-in period.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The announcement also acknowledged the items had been looted by British soldiers in 1897 from the Kingdom of Benin, sold, and eventually ended up in the Dutch State Collection.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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An escaped convict teams up with his Italian buddy and an army deserter to plan a spectacular bank robbery, looting a U.S. military base for the necessary firepower.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Stick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20up. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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