RE-UP Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

re-up

verb

Definition of re-up

as in to rejoin

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Recent Examples of re-up Ronaldo pulled in around $230 million on the field this past season after re-upping with the franchise on a two-year deal, though his arrangement is believed to be subsidized by commercial agreements orchestrated by the club. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026 That’s enough room to decline Champagnie’s option and re-up him on team-friendly terms for longer — a recent Thunder specialty — extend Johnson and Wembanyama and still have the wherewithal to address the rest of the roster. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2026 After the season, Durán didn’t dangle in minor league free agency long before re-upping with the Padres. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 In 2022, the company re-upped the deal and added 12 more Coben titles, including the Bolitar series. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for re-up

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Over the last five years, since rejoining the Formula 1 calendar in 2021, the Dutch Grand Prix and Circuit Zandvoort have been one of the sport’s success stories.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
For about 16 minutes following another practice Vea watched, Vea stood at a podium in a conference room wearing sunglasses and his hat on backward but looking forward to rejoining his teammates on the field.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejoin

Verb

Troops must reenlist for two to six years of additional service, according to Tomko, who said 20 soldiers so far have taken the reenlistment offer.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Army unit in Georgia is offering soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive to reenlist for at least another two years.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of reenlist

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In a crowded primary field that saw contenders drop out and reenter, Hong's grassroots candidacy benefited from a committed coalition made mostly of younger and college-educated voters.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
Morgan Wallen Matches Justin Bieber With Comebacks Wallen is one of two artists who see a pair of tracks reenter the Streaming Songs chart this frame.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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