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Recent Examples of up-and-down
Dalton Knecht, coming off an up-and-down rookie season, was held to 10 points on 3-for-13 shooting (0 for 6 from 3-point range).
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Staff, Oc Register, 6 July 2025
However, Nike had a similar up-and-down in the span of minutes before recovering much faster.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The capsule then separated from the booster and continued coasting upward along its up-and-down trajectory.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 29 June 2025
For the new Expedition, the entire upper body sits on flexible rubber body mounts that attach the body to the frame and absorb up-and-down motion.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
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Staff, Oc Register, 6 July 2025
However, Nike had a similar up-and-down in the span of minutes before recovering much faster.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The capsule then separated from the booster and continued coasting upward along its up-and-down trajectory.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 29 June 2025
For the new Expedition, the entire upper body sits on flexible rubber body mounts that attach the body to the frame and absorb up-and-down motion.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-and-down
vertical
Adjective
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If your small space is flanked by strong vertical fences or walls, the easiest solution is to cover the surface with plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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While some programs featuring influencers and vertical excerpts of TV shows and movies are covered by union agreements, other projects don’t have those protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Up-and-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-and-down. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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