RIG (UP) Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

rig (up)

verb

Definition of rig (up)

as in to think (up)

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Still, cooking is the first and only thing that’s given Tiedemann purpose, so the better option seems to be throwing up a middle finger and getting back to work.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
For Liberians, that has thrown up a mix of feelings in a country still recovering from a long and bloody civil war.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of throw up

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Continuing to hold listening sessions at campuses all across the district is one way to rebuild the relationship with the community, Licata said.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
The bathrooms were rebuilt, the patio was improved and more seating, shade and TVs were added over time.

— Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebuild

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Of course, all this depends on Spock not dying in the process of entering and retrofitting the ion pod.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Kosup said a key challenge of determining the right ways to retrofit the bridge is the need to maintain the width of two navigational channels on the bridge’s eastern side near San Diego.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of retrofit

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rig (up)

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