re-up
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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to reenlist for military service.
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to sign on or sign up for an additional period of time.
A fan favorite, he’s re-upped with the Celtics for $9 million.
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to replenish or refill (a supply, especially of illegal drugs): With big sales on sneakers, now’s your chance to re-up your collection.
I have no money to re-up on my stash.
With big sales on sneakers, now’s your chance to re-up your collection.
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to renew (a contract, lease, subscription, etc.).
We’re deciding whether to re-up our gym membership for next year.
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to reinvigorate or refresh (something): We've re-upped for the spring season, with some new and exciting designs.
Lately the group has re-upped their hateful agenda and message.
We've re-upped for the spring season, with some new and exciting designs.
Investors have generally re-upped their commitment to the company.
noun
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a military reenlistment.
a soldier’s re-up.
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a fresh supply, especially of illegal drugs.
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an act or instance of replenishing, renewing, or reinvigorating.
Every afternoon I get a re-up of energy thanks to two cups of coffee.
Etymology
Origin of re-up
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; re- ( def. ) + verb phrase (sign) up
Example Sentences
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Building costs are massive and the structures are bespoke, and after their 10-year leases end, clients can choose not to re-up.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Every time I cut those strawberries ... kids are like berry monsters, I had to re-up every three days, I got all the berries — the blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, just a berry factory.
From Salon • Jan. 5, 2025
When his 2023 season ended in early September with a partially torn left Achilles, he didn’t hide his intent to re-up with the Pirates.
From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023
Prior to the week of the deadline, the Angels had also made trades for Eduardo Escobar and Mike Moustakas, needing to re-up their infield depth.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2023
How many times did he re-up after 9/11?
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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