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
On a recent weekday morning, an older woman in a wheelchair rolled up to a touchscreen kiosk directly behind them, unaware that breakfast service had ended.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
No, Trump is gonna get big-dogged at the big game this weekend by Taylor Swift, First Lady of WAGs, who will be rolling up to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce, who is playing in his third Super Bowl in a row with the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
This brewing argument is cut short when a few of the gang members roll up and demand to know who Torres is talking to.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Imagine rolling up in Telluride and just borrowing a backpack and poles for a hike!
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
No, Trump is gonna get big-dogged at the big game this weekend by Taylor Swift, First Lady of WAGs, who will be rolling up to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce, who is playing in his third Super Bowl in a row with the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
This brewing argument is cut short when a few of the gang members roll up and demand to know who Torres is talking to.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Imagine rolling up in Telluride and just borrowing a backpack and poles for a hike!
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll up
Verb
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The watch includes a spinning roulette wheel in a 44-mm rose gold case.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The shift may not only draw anger from Israel's emboldened far right but also aggravate divisions within Trump's own administration between an old conservative guard seeking a more assertive posture on Iran and the rising cadre of Trump loyalists who more closely share the president's vision.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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If an earlier breakthrough occurs: Should a major quantum attack capability emerge earlier than expected, the bitcoin community can accelerate the above timeline.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, this has accelerated in recent weeks with the administration punishing the Associated Press for editorial decisions and attacking reporters by name.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cold exposure is particularly helpful for those who have irritable skin through the constriction of blood vessels, alleviating swelling and flushes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tannins swelling the structure and acidity bathing the flavors.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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She’s since expanded into other jewelry and accessories categories and launched lifestyle items like laptop cases, luggage tags and keychains.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, about 90 minutes from L.A., Hollywood power couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have expanded their West Coast property portfolio with a vacation getaway in the mountain community of Lake Arrowhead.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Roll up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20up. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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