as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
ticket sales are expected to roll up as the date of the concert nears
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Recent Examples of roll up
Detectives determined that the victim was walking down E. 141st St. when two men on bikes rolled up to him.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Throughout our history, American farmers and ranchers, large and small, have rolled up their sleeves, taken risks, and embraced innovation.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
So, roll up your sleeves, put on your gardening gloves, and start planning your own cannabis adventure.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Jones, though, got his stick out, and Arvidsson’s shot rolled up Jones’ blade, fooling Shesterkin.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Throughout our history, American farmers and ranchers, large and small, have rolled up their sleeves, taken risks, and embraced innovation.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
So, roll up your sleeves, put on your gardening gloves, and start planning your own cannabis adventure.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Jones, though, got his stick out, and Arvidsson’s shot rolled up Jones’ blade, fooling Shesterkin.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
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That reticence could conceivably involve suppressing concerns about how the U.S. military’s increasing involvement in domestic missions is placing strains on resources and readiness.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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But construction materials, computer parts, cooling infrastructure, and power supplies are just some of the costs that are likely to increase as a result of the tariffs.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fans chose sides, hashtags trended, and both artists saw streaming numbers rise.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Famous Biscuits The petite breads rise tall and proud, tender and fluffy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Business leaders obtain the necessary insights to reduce carbon and material usage, accelerate CSRD compliance, and accurately measure the financial and sustainability impact of their decisions.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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President Trump’s sweeping and severe new tariffs on more than 180 countries prompted a sell-off in stock markets in the U.S. and abroad, raising investor alarm over looming trade wars and accelerating inflation as the levies threaten to increase prices for consumers.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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In November 2024, the actor and comedian told People that he was diagnosed in October after an upper respiratory infection caused swelling in his lymph nodes.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
31 Mar. 2025
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The audio swells into an overwhelming crescendo of sound as the musician’s name and the album title flash across the screen.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Under his stewardship, Le Bon Marché underwent a significant renovation, expanding its floor area by 43,000 square feet.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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