as in increased
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 rolled up
Kirk, 31, was a hugely successful political field organizer, TikTok influencer, radio host, nonprofit leader and public speaker all rolled up in one telegenic figure.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Led by running back Ahmad Hardy, the Tigers rolled up 142 rushing yards in the first period alone.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
In recent history, Mayors Tom Menino and Ray Flynn rolled up that kind of a margin in their long time at the helm of the mayor’s office.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The Pretty Woman actress also wore the look with the sleeves of the blazer and shirt rolled up to her elbows.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Skokie Concert Choir is welcoming people who like to sing in the car with the windows rolled up to get out of the vehicle and join their camaraderie, music and preparations for two performances this season.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Visitors are invited to sit in Cana’s tasting room, a structure with transparent walls that can be rolled up to let in the breezes from the mountains.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
With panels that can be deployed, rolled up, and redeployed, organizations from sports arenas to commercial rooftops—even emergency response teams—can harness clean energy without the heavy logistics of traditional photovoltaic installations.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As West Orange rolled up victories last season, going undefeated through its first five games, the Warriors still were not looked upon as one of the stronger teams in the Orlando area.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Led by running back Ahmad Hardy, the Tigers rolled up 142 rushing yards in the first period alone.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
In recent history, Mayors Tom Menino and Ray Flynn rolled up that kind of a margin in their long time at the helm of the mayor’s office.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The Pretty Woman actress also wore the look with the sleeves of the blazer and shirt rolled up to her elbows.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Skokie Concert Choir is welcoming people who like to sing in the car with the windows rolled up to get out of the vehicle and join their camaraderie, music and preparations for two performances this season.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Visitors are invited to sit in Cana’s tasting room, a structure with transparent walls that can be rolled up to let in the breezes from the mountains.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
With panels that can be deployed, rolled up, and redeployed, organizations from sports arenas to commercial rooftops—even emergency response teams—can harness clean energy without the heavy logistics of traditional photovoltaic installations.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As West Orange rolled up victories last season, going undefeated through its first five games, the Warriors still were not looked upon as one of the stronger teams in the Orlando area.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolled up
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That Carroll took such umbrage only increased Harbaugh’s smile, making for a better story.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite a curfew announced by authorities, anger erupted as the death toll rose.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The independent brand picked up momentum in secondary channels in May, when turnover rose to 36 percent and accelerated further in June, peaking at 43 percent.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Borenstein has accelerated the brand’s progress toward its sustainability commitments, including climate-positive by 2025 and a new commitment to be fully circular by 2030.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Following the surgery, his body swelled dangerously, and his lungs collapsed, forcing doctors to place him on a ventilator.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The ranks have swelled to four teams with the addition of the Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Rolled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolled%20up. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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