BELLIES UP Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

bellies up

verb

present tense third-person singular of belly up

as in comes up

to come near or nearer belly up to the buffet table and help yourselves

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Recent Examples of bellies up The private patio space off of the living room bellies up to the beach, where two sunbeds and an umbrella are set up for sunset happy hours. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026 For the best seat in the house, request the chef's table that bellies up to the kitchen. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026

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The shoe is classified as a sandal style, but comes up to the knees like a boot.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
An emotional truth about what you’re owed in a close relationship or joint venture comes up for review today.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of comes up

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As El Gouna approaches its 10th edition, Shawky says the next step is strengthening CineGouna’s international presence and developing more year-round activity beyond the annual festival.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
General view of tourists taking selfies at North Bund in Shanghai, China, as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the country.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of approaches

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The local chapter voted to endorse Raman last month, and with that comes teams of eager doorknockers canvassing for her across the city.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The collision comes months after Independence police tightened restrictions on high-speed pursuits after years of scrutiny over the department's driving practices.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of comes

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Too much dependence on one shipping lane means that when a corridor closes, there may be no fallback.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
More than 90 people will be laid off this winter when a snack manufacturing facility in Catawba County closes its doors.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

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