Definitions

have up

VERB

sue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse appeal charge claim file indict petition plead prosecute

STRONG

beg beseech contest demand entreat litigate solicit summon supplicate

WEAK

bring an action claim damages drag into court enter a plea file a claim file suit follow up haul into court have the law on institute legal proceedings prefer charges against pull up put away see in court take out after take to court

Antonyms

STRONGEST

absolve deny disclaim exculpate exonerate free

STRONG

answer give offer

Example Sentences

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Counties can ask for an extension, and they still have up to 30 days to certify the results, so the law only goes so far.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Albon and hundreds of other men have used Facebook to connect with women looking for sperm - some groups have up to 40,000 members.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Brokerages have up to 18 months to adopt these changes, but some will eliminate the day-trading restriction within days.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"Massive. Newcastle is an incredible team, awesome in physicality and speed they have up front. Physicality in the middle. Really tough but the team was unbelievable," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Giddily tall and straight, they have up to a dozen stalks, with a protective mat of spikes wrapped around the bottom of the tree.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

have up

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