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up

preposition as in situated above

preposition as in moving from the earth

Strongest matches

verb as in elevate

Strong matches

verb as in boost

adjective as in expired

adjective as in going on, happening

adjective as in next in turn

Strong match

Weak matches

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This success sent them up to second place, three points behind reigning champions Liverpool after an impressive start.

From BBC

The justice department has asked the Supreme Court to take up and resolve the case in its new term, which starts on October 6.

From BBC

He decried Israeli aggression towards other countries in the Middle East which threatened to "blow up" the region.

From BBC

Hernandez grew up in Lake Elsinore, about 76 miles away from Hollywood, where the Tesla was parked before it was towed.

As she sat out the quarter-final win over Scotland with concussion, Kildunne was one of those to enthusiastically take up the drumsticks.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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