WORKUP Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

work up

verb

Definition of work up

as in to develop

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail

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Recent Examples of work up He feels emotionally ambushed, and what plays out is as if Marriage Story were an absolute chucklefest, as Lestat gets increasingly worked up and jealous over Louis’s relationships with other men. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 June 2026 Church’s numinous-sun-over-still-water routine had begun to look a bit like a shtick, equally applicable to scenes of the Hudson or those worked up from 20-year-old sketches of South America. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 Stroll on the Eastern Promenade to work up an appetite and take in views of Casco Bay. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 These surveys drop a lot of hard, time-consuming work up front. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for work up

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The approach, developed by a team led by researchers from York University in Toronto, could improve how humanoid robots judge distances, recognize object orientation, and navigate complex environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Since Ozzy’s death, Jack has been involved in the family business, which includes creating an Ozzy AI avatar and developing a film about his life and career with Sony.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of develop

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However, City have now forged ahead after agreeing a package worth £65million for the 26-year-old.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The customer favorite is forged from iron, polypropylene, and wood, and provides a haven from wind, rain, and sun.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of forge

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Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of create

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One in particular has worked out splendidly for the past 15 years.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
When Dow arrived at the Alaska Smokejumper Base, in 1975, sixty-five men worked out of an airplane hangar that had been abandoned after the Second World War.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

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