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as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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as in gained
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels
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as in expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele
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Recent Examples of built-up
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
While the Classic looks a little more built-up, and has what may be a larger, physical rotating bezel, both watches have what’s known in some circles as a squircle design.
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Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
The area was densely built-up before the war and the enormous scale of damage means there are now huge mountains of rubble and debris everywhere.
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Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
The home’s outer structure has a flat roof frame, composed of built-up.
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Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
2 Aug. 2024
That group could factor into the team’s Game 2 plan, as well, following the Dodgers’ most built-up starting pitcher in breakout rookie Bobby Miller.
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Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Oct. 2023
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
The most conspicuous symptom of this transition, certainly, was the contortion of the nation-state, and the resulting unravelling of political cultures built up over many decades.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
However, the combination of damage in the pocket and control time on the canvas built up to a near-shutout card.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Given the heat and moisture built up over the weekend and Monday, these storms will have some instability to work with.
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Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
The skeptics returned in June, and all goodwill the team had built up in April vanished that month when the Cubs went on a 12-game losing streak.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Sandoval hasn’t pitched in a big league game since June 2024, and while his role on this year’s Red Sox club remains unclear, Cora said earlier this month that he is being built up as a starter.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
In other words, these are not first-generation black holes but recycled ones, built up through multiple rounds of collisions.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
Still, a day later her leg swelled dangerously with what’s called compartment syndrome, in which blood flow becomes built up and stunted in a certain area and causes immense pressure.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The Caribbean-facing region of Quintana Roo has some of Mexico's busiest and most built-up beachfronts, but visitors looking for a more serene escape will love still-secret destinations like Mahahual.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
While the Classic looks a little more built-up, and has what may be a larger, physical rotating bezel, both watches have what’s known in some circles as a squircle design.
—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
The area was densely built-up before the war and the enormous scale of damage means there are now huge mountains of rubble and debris everywhere.
—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
The home’s outer structure has a flat roof frame, composed of built-up.
—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
2 Aug. 2024
That group could factor into the team’s Game 2 plan, as well, following the Dodgers’ most built-up starting pitcher in breakout rookie Bobby Miller.
—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Oct. 2023
Verb
This is the first piece of hard news for a team that had built up quite a bit of momentum in recent months.
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Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
The most conspicuous symptom of this transition, certainly, was the contortion of the nation-state, and the resulting unravelling of political cultures built up over many decades.
—
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
However, the combination of damage in the pocket and control time on the canvas built up to a near-shutout card.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Given the heat and moisture built up over the weekend and Monday, these storms will have some instability to work with.
—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
The skeptics returned in June, and all goodwill the team had built up in April vanished that month when the Cubs went on a 12-game losing streak.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Sandoval hasn’t pitched in a big league game since June 2024, and while his role on this year’s Red Sox club remains unclear, Cora said earlier this month that he is being built up as a starter.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
In other words, these are not first-generation black holes but recycled ones, built up through multiple rounds of collisions.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
Still, a day later her leg swelled dangerously with what’s called compartment syndrome, in which blood flow becomes built up and stunted in a certain area and causes immense pressure.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-up
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The data is based on aggregated card and digital tip transactions from restaurants on the Toast platform, which has about 171,000 locations in the United States.
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The agreement calls for the sharing of aggregated data with all personally identifiable information removed.
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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
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The share of workers with hybrid schedules has increased a bit, while the share in fully remote positions has only seen a slight decline.
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The country, once split between British and French colonization, gained independence in 1960.
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The proposal appears to be another long shot attempt by the prolific petitioner, who has so far unsuccessfully gained traction for his dreams to revamp city transportation methods.
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In Gaza City alone, around 25 million tons of debris have accumulated, Mohanna said.
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Look for areas where dry, brown grass has accumulated on the lawn and use a rake to remove or de-thatch it.
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Since his appointment to COO in 2018, the firm’s assets under management have roughly doubled, while its client base has expanded across new geographies.
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Companies that made the largest AI investment expanded entry-level job hiring by 12%.
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If enough assets exist, both the outstanding principal and any allowable accrued interest may be paid before remaining assets are distributed to heirs.
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The complaint claims that workers immediately lost their jobs, benefits, and access to company systems at that time, and were owed accrued vacation and sick pay.
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Revenue at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, rose to $77 million from roughly $50 million in 2024, the filing shows.
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But under the new system, average premiums rose — pushing more people to drop coverage.
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The community gathered to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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Mourners gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for Khamenei's funeral procession chant slogans Monday.
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“Built-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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