RE-UP Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

re-up

verb

Definition of re-up

as in to rejoin

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Recent Examples of re-up Ronaldo pulled in around $230 million on the field this past season after re-upping with the franchise on a two-year deal, though his arrangement is believed to be subsidized by commercial agreements orchestrated by the club. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026 That’s enough room to decline Champagnie’s option and re-up him on team-friendly terms for longer — a recent Thunder specialty — extend Johnson and Wembanyama and still have the wherewithal to address the rest of the roster. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2026 After the season, Durán didn’t dangle in minor league free agency long before re-upping with the Padres. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 In 2022, the company re-upped the deal and added 12 more Coben titles, including the Bolitar series. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for re-up

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In both cases, Soto rejoined the Mets without a rehab assignment.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
But, as her clairvoyant predicted, their paths had rejoined for good this time.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejoin

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Troops must reenlist for two to six years of additional service, according to Tomko, who said 20 soldiers so far have taken the reenlistment offer.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Army unit in Georgia is offering soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive to reenlist for at least another two years.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of reenlist

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Redfin will be required to reenter the market with more home listings to ensure renters have a wider selection.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
In a crowded primary field that saw contenders drop out and reenter, Hong's grassroots candidacy benefited from a committed coalition made mostly of younger and college-educated voters.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

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