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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well (up)
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The larger boat accelerated toward the smaller one and ran over it like a pickup truck speeding over a dead dog.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026 -
In the past four games, the bullpen has allowed 20 runs over 14⅓ innings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Office actor Julie Fernandez and Sara Johnson have been in post two-and-a-half years now at Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, which reps the likes of Steve McQueen and Stephen Frears, and have recently felt their frustration at low industry take-up of access coordinators boil over.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer over low heat and cover for 12-15 minutes.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Well (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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