as in parodying
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the sitcom sends up the "trials and tribulations" of the rich and famous
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Recent Examples of sending up
When the offset bulbs are sending up stems, and there is too much competition for space and resources, the patch of bulbs will produce fewer, or smaller, flowers than before.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
With this batch, Amazon’s constellation has grown to 270 satellites with a goal of sending up more than 3,200 by 2028.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Heinze said some dispatch centers are experimenting with using AI systems to triage the massive volume of calls 911 receives when there's a significant public event, like a major car crash on a busy interstate or a wildfire sending up a towering column of smoke.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The United States added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past expectations and showing a resilient labor market just as the war with Iran began escalating, sending up oil prices.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
At the same time, The Wall Street Journal reports that the Pentagon is weighing sending up to 10,000 troops to the region.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Israel struck oil depots in Tehran, sending up thick smoke and causing environmental alerts.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Another attack appeared to have started a fire at Bahrain’s only oil refinery, sending up thick plumes of smoke.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
With this batch, Amazon’s constellation has grown to 270 satellites with a goal of sending up more than 3,200 by 2028.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Heinze said some dispatch centers are experimenting with using AI systems to triage the massive volume of calls 911 receives when there's a significant public event, like a major car crash on a busy interstate or a wildfire sending up a towering column of smoke.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The United States added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past expectations and showing a resilient labor market just as the war with Iran began escalating, sending up oil prices.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
At the same time, The Wall Street Journal reports that the Pentagon is weighing sending up to 10,000 troops to the region.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Israel struck oil depots in Tehran, sending up thick smoke and causing environmental alerts.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Another attack appeared to have started a fire at Bahrain’s only oil refinery, sending up thick plumes of smoke.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sending up
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Influencer comedians like Madison Humphrey and Mitsy Sanderson have built large platforms parodying awkward moments.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Heidecker — the mind behind projects including The Tim and Eric Show and On Cinema — has been parodying Jones for years.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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The contest aims to challenge negative stereotypes of seagulls, which are often seen as a nuisance, by imitating them, per local network WTV.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Another potential treatment route the study opens up is using machines to massage cancer cells, imitating the rhythmic beating of the heart.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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One side feels mocking people and calling names is OK and not creating hate.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking niche everyday scenarios.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The Santa Fe burrito is a genuine pleasure—more restrained, built on a smaller scale, with green chile doing the complex, vegetal, low-burning work that other versions might leave to salsa—though, again, the tortilla serves its contents, rather than the hosannas going the other way.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Deserted mall ‘semi-apocalyptic’ While there have been no signs of mass social unrest in Russia, and other malls including the giant Aviapark in northwest Moscow appear to be doing good business, several workers at Goodzone described to CNN with concern the increasingly minimal foot traffic there.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Sending up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sending%20up. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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