1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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2
as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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as in to accumulate
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 to expand
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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as in promotion
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Recent Examples of build up
Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Just be sure to regularly clean your humidifier according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent mold and pathogens from building up inside the device.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Murat Ates, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
This step will get rid of any grease buildup from cooking that might have fallen on these surfaces, Willatt explains.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Even as the government struggled to keep the lights on and water running, Hezbollah built up a vast network of social services — including high-quality health care and free education — for its mostly Shiite supporters.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Just be sure to regularly clean your humidifier according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent mold and pathogens from building up inside the device.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
On Tuesday, a puck was cleared too softly to the point in the buildup to Filip Forsberg’s goal.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
This step will get rid of any grease buildup from cooking that might have fallen on these surfaces, Willatt explains.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for build up
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Investment in women's health is increasing, from VC to private equity.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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But there was no pain, only the faint itch, and even that hadn’t increased in intensity.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Still, the project gained regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration in May for its drones to fly beyond the visual line of sight.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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Try The Whisky Exchange, Cognac Expert, or Master of Malt As consumer interest in authentic, high-quality spirits grows, artisanal cognac producers are gaining recognition.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier counties in West Virginia, a warning is in effect until 7 p.m. EST Saturday, with between 5 and 7 inches of snow expected, and in northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia, up to 6 inches of snow is forecast to accumulate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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No other team in England’s top four leagues accumulated more goals and last season, going up from the Championship, there were 92 more, the highest in their division again.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Since then, his portfolio of restaurants has expanded across the Charlotte metro area.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Taylor Swift is taking her billionaire status to new heights — literally and figuratively — by expanding her $17.75 million Rhode Island estate.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The brand becomes dependent on a cycle of constant promotions to maintain visibility but lacks a deeper connection with its audience.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The new promotion kicks off with a Smokey Bear and Willy Woodchuck Meet and Greet from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Plum Creek Nature Center.—
Annie Alleman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Research has shown that these rapid wet-to-dry and dry-to-wet swings, which can worsen wildfires, flooding and other hazards, are growing more frequent and intense because of rising global temperatures.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Don Boudreaux in taking a whack at my explanations in this regard says to be careful and specify that economists can credibly be for tariff duties whose revenues rise with rates.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Residents gathered around the intersection, frustrated there were no details about when they would be let in.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The information gathered was compelling enough for the detectives to secure a series of search warrants through Jackson and Clay counties.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2025
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Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account The emergence of cloud-native architectures further accelerated this transformation.—
Srikanta Datta,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Nearly three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war is accelerating Ukraine’s rapid depopulation, exacerbating a demographic crisis that has been deepening for three decades.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Build up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build%20up. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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