change up

verb

1. intr, adverb to select a higher gear when driving

noun

1. baseball an unexpectedly slow ball thrown in order to surprise the batter

Example Sentences

He’s an exceptional talent with a 97-mph fastball and terrific change-up.

From Los Angeles Times

The surprise change-up came about eight months into a shift in Turkey’s economic program aimed at taming a yearslong cost-of-living crisis that has been painful for many Turks.

From New York Times

“Thankfully my change-up for me I feel like is my equalizer, I am able to use it in certain counts,” Luzardo said.

From Washington Times

A hidden zipper is then attached to the bottom with a back flap, allowing effortless pillow sham change-up seasonally.

From Seattle Times

“Kombucha taste, I prefer sweeter ones, but this is good for a change-up,” wrote the guy who loved the Olala mango soda.

From Los Angeles Times