RE-UP Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

re-up

verb

Definition of re-up

as in to rejoin

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Recent Examples of re-up But under these circumstances, the Bucks had to do something, internally aware for months that Antetokounmpo was not going to re-up, could walk into 2027 free agency, and that something is better than nothing. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Ronaldo pulled in around $230 million on the field this past season after re-upping with the franchise on a two-year deal, though his arrangement is believed to be subsidized by commercial agreements orchestrated by the club. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026 That’s enough room to decline Champagnie’s option and re-up him on team-friendly terms for longer — a recent Thunder specialty — extend Johnson and Wembanyama and still have the wherewithal to address the rest of the roster. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2026 After the season, Durán didn’t dangle in minor league free agency long before re-upping with the Padres. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for re-up

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Upon moving back to Lake County in 1981, Andries briefly served as managing editor at North Shore magazine before rejoining Pioneer Press the following year.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Drivers using eastbound 37 will take northbound 121, make a right on the Carneros Highway (Highways 12 and 121), followed by a right on Highways 12/29, rejoining Highway 37 in Vallejo.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of rejoin

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This would also explain why Cyrus refuses to acknowledge Adam’s higher rank or support his decision to reenlist en route to another promotion.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Troops must reenlist for two to six years of additional service, according to Tomko, who said 20 soldiers so far have taken the reenlistment offer.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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