runup
Americannoun
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the testing of an airplane engine by accelerating the motor.
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an advance in prices, as in the stock market.
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Sports.
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the running up to the jump line by a broad jumper.
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the running up of the ball in soccer or polo toward the goal.
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the running up of a golf ball toward the putting green.
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Etymology
Origin of runup
First recorded in 1825–35; noun use of verb phrase run up
Example Sentences
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It also accurately presaged a big post-IPO runup in shares of Cerebras once they finally went public in the U.S, according to Coltman.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
It also accurately presaged a big post-IPO runup in shares of Cerebras once they finally went public in the U.S, according to Coltman.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The drop followed a stunning runup of some 200% thus far in 2026.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
To the extent they were lured by the runup in crypto prices, they may be holding the bag just now.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025
Regulators failed in the runup to the 2008 and 2023 panics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
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