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Synonyms

even up

British  

verb

  1. (adverb) to make or become equal, esp in respect of claims or debts; settle or balance

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Example Sentences

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"She definitely would have liked to run faster, and there was definitely half a second, maybe even up to one second in those legs."

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

She believes Netflix could see a major subscriber lift, and even up to a $200 million boost in revenue from the fifth season.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

“Over the past decade and even up to a year or two ago, we assumed others could catch up quickly,” wrote Wertheimer.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

“Over the past decade and even up to a year or two ago, we assumed others could catch up quickly,” wrote Wertheimer.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

They had him handcuffed and in the back of a squad car before the boy was even up off the ground.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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