1
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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2
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
Ian Thomas, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
But a stronger ringgit, up more than 5% in the past 12 months, helped to lift collective wealth to $90 billion.
—Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The Baies candle is a deep, fruity scent with notes of blackcurrant and rose, while Roses is a straight up dose of blooming, dewy petals.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
And expect bold moves, not modest hikes: More than half plan to up their AI and cybersecurity budgets by more than 16%.
—Forbes Research, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
The firm has lowered its turnover rate, attracted new workers because of the employee ownership strategy, and anecdotally, engagement among workers is up.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
But a stronger ringgit, up more than 5% in the past 12 months, helped to lift collective wealth to $90 billion.
—Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Rising stock prices in January have been followed by up years for the market as a whole nearly 84% of the time since 1950, the Almanac says.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The Baies candle is a deep, fruity scent with notes of blackcurrant and rose, while Roses is a straight up dose of blooming, dewy petals.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Finished in eye-catching livery plus racing seats, upgraded suspension, roof racks, and most importantly, tires with 4-millimeter studs, the Arctic Circles upped Polestar's Scandinavian rally racing heritage by a serious measure.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
And expect bold moves, not modest hikes: More than half plan to up their AI and cybersecurity budgets by more than 16%.
—Forbes Research, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
Adjective
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Those opposed to a carbon levy, such as Brazil, China and Saudi Arabia, have raised concerns over economic competitiveness and increased inequalities.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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That's particularly due to increased demands and societal pressures that are greatly fueled by social media.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But there's a hidden truth that most AI app development platforms mask: What looks like a finished product is actually just the beginning.—
Josh Haas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Chinese market is also home to an extensive IT supply chain that can easily source more workers while routing raw materials and components and converting them into finished goods for shipment to world markets.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But further increasing energy production may be a tough pill for oil executives to swallow.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The price of buying a foreign car could increase by anywhere between $5,000 to $15,000, Goldman Sachs estimates.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Firefighters had to call in a crane to lift the dump truck off the Ford Ranger.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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By 2021, in regions where travel restrictions had lifted, professionals were once again boarding flights—face masks on and negative Covid test results in hand—to attend trade shows.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Today’s offal movement is, in part, an offshoot of the carnivore diet—a meat-heavy approach to eating that, despite copious warnings from nutritionists, rose to prominence online beginning around 2018.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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This solid version is similarly lush, infusing a base of rose wax with the signature floral bouquet—think lily, iris, peony, and tons of slightly spice rose—along with vanilla and Tonka bean.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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University lawyers rejected a demand to change the school’s leadership structure, student disciplinary policies, admissions and hiring practices, as well as providing a quarterly report on progress and ending diversity, equity and inclusion practices.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Amid the dry, already alien-like backdrop of the Texas desert, Blue Origin workers and families of the six-woman all-female crew – the first of its kind – saw the rocket lift upward and turn a pop star, a journalist, an activist and others into astronauts.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Glide it gently but firmly along your legs, downward over your torso, upward on your arms, and down your neck—this pattern is thought to move fluid toward your lymph nodes to promote drainage.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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