what's up

Example Sentences

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I’ll start here: I’m not sure what’s up with the red-striped home shirts—I know it’s supposed to resemble a waving U.S. flag, but all I see is a Christmas candy cane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

You can either walk in or make an appointment and tell them what’s up.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

"Hey Olympics, what's up with those medals?" the biathlete asks in the video.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

I called him up and said “Hey, what’s up, Bobby? I’m Caló. I really like your music. Would you be open to the possibility of doing something together?”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

“I should be asking what’s up with you. You didn’t text Malik back all break.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas