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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It’s common for patients to come back to re-up their filler before it has naturally broken down, he added.
From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024
If Kuzma doesn’t re-up with Washington, there are plenty of places where the 27-year-old makes a lot of sense:
From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2023
If you don’t increase your recurring costs too much, you should be able to re-up your retirement contributions after 12 months from within your existing budget.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2023
The Seahawks have world-class draft capital and a veteran quarterback who wants to re-up with them.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2023
How many times did he re-up after 9/11?
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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