FETCH UP Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

fetch up

verb

Definition of fetch up

as in to stop

to bring (something) to a standstill the driver fetched up the horse-drawn carriage in front of the church

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Recent Examples of fetch up Messal noted that a single Roman denarius can fetch up to 130 euros depending on its condition. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Some puppies can fetch up to $2,000. — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Both sneakers can fetch up to $2,000 on the resale market, and the three collaborators are now running it back with a new Air Jordan 1 Low. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Artnet News reported that the haul is expected to include major works by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Degas, Pissarro, and Renoir, including a van Gogh that could fetch up to $200 million and a Cézanne estimated above $120 million. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for fetch up

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The city’s public works team and its Parks, Recreation and Marine bureau were working to secure it, putting up sandbags and rebuilding the berm to stop water intrusion.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Kodiak says its autonomous system is designed to identify emergency vehicles, stopped vehicles, lane closures and accident scenes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

Upon taking office, the Biden administration stopped turning away unaccompanied child migrants, attempted to halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations for 100 days, and suspended border wall construction.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Heavy sediment plumes might wipe out host bacteria, halting essential nutrient cycles that sustain the broader ocean.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

From offense to defense The clearest sign that the GOP's cash advantage has stalled, however, is where the money is migrating.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
After Denver stalled out again with barely a minute left, Jason Myers nailed a 34-yard field goal with three seconds on the clock to force overtime.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of stall

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Apple’s new smart display sits in the center of the chaos on the kitchen table, helping the family check their calendars, send messages, and pull up a French toast recipe in seconds, with simple, step-by-step instructions.

— Dominic Preston, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
Williams originally sustained the injury late in Chicago’s Week 2 loss to Minnesota, pulling up lame on a fourth-quarter scramble toward the end zone before being carted off in visible tears.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pull up

Verb

Features and series can draw up to PHP7 million ($113,000), with documentaries and shorts capped at PHP3 million ($48,000).

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Tulsa visited Navy on Saturday, and the Golden Hurricane scored a touchdown that nobody could have drawn up.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of draw up

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If no appropriate link is available, suggest checking official sources.

— Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Closures are also under consideration for Leo Carrillo, Malibu Creek, Point Mugu, Topanga, Will Rogers and Santa Susana Pass state parks, with visitors advised to check the Angeles District website for the latest information on conditions.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of check

Verb

Miami survived end-of-game drama to beat rival Florida State in double overtime and stay unbeaten.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Decker said people who are homeless can feel hesitation to come into shelter, but Open Doors has built a rapport in the neighborhood and would want to stay.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

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