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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
the level of the lake is up this spring
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as in finished
brought or having come to an end
okay, time is up
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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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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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Recent Examples of up
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
6 July 2026
In those moments, what frightened her most was not her own safety but the knowledge that her husband was up there somewhere, flying in the same sky swarming with fighter planes dropping their bombs on Tehran.
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Mahsa Alimardani,
Time,
6 July 2026
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The appreciation for craft beer and local ingredients upped restaurant partnerships.
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Adverb
Overall, 59 cargo vessels transited through Suez in the two-week period ahead of June 28, up 7 percent from the movement over the previous 14-day stretch.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
6 July 2026
In those moments, what frightened her most was not her own safety but the knowledge that her husband was up there somewhere, flying in the same sky swarming with fighter planes dropping their bombs on Tehran.
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Mahsa Alimardani,
Time,
6 July 2026
Adjective
This clear acrylic feeder attaches directly to a window with suction cups, offering an up-close view of visiting birds.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Verb
Garate got into the barbecue game thanks to the pitmasters of the second wave, which inspired other artisans to collectively upped their craft.
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Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The appreciation for craft beer and local ingredients upped restaurant partnerships.
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up
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While size representation edged upward on paper, conversations throughout the season were dominated by the return of extreme body ideals, which don’t necessarily show up in our data.
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But some worms, like the lugworm, defy gravity and poo upwards.
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Research has shown that there is a 42% increased likelihood of tuning in to a full game after watching clips and interviews on TikTok, according to WARC Media.
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Hotels are also preparing for increased demand.
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But the reforms needed to keep this rally alive are nowhere near finished.
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Norway had an identical record and finished runner-up in Group I, after a heavy 4-1 loss to France in its final group game.
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
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Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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The crew took part in rescuing a 47-year-old man who was pulled out of the rubble eight days after the quakes hit, lifting the spirits and morale of rescuers who up until then were primarily uncovering human remains.
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Elsewhere in the city, several heavy trucks were lifted and moved as far 30 meters by the winds.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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Baltimore's progress on vacant property construction Baltimore City said that currently, more than 100 of these vacant homes are under construction.
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For Swanson, the industry’s progress has created a new challenge.
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