runup

American  

[ruhn-uhp] / ˈrʌnˌʌp /

noun

1. the testing of an airplane engine by accelerating the motor.

2. an advance in prices, as in the stock market.

3. Sports.

   1. the running up to the jump line by a broad jumper.

   2. the running up of the ball in soccer or polo toward the goal.

   3. 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

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Example Sentences

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runup

The last thing voters need in the runup to this year’s midterm election is another reason not to trust the results.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 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 legal claim filed recently by widow Nancy Lemus alleges new details in the runup to the the explosion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

The Russians also worked to ensure security in the runup to the December 28 ballot.

From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026

But the runup has been dominated by the off-stage antics of the coiffed contestants and their Thai hosts, escalating into a feminist firestorm drawing the attention of Mexico's president.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025

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