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 But under these circumstances, the Bucks had to do something, internally aware for months that Antetokounmpo was not going to re-up, could walk into 2027 free agency, and that something is better than nothing. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for re-up

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Liaw returned to Supermicro as a consultant in May 2021 and eventually became a full-time employee before rejoining the board in December 2023.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
The freshman, who came to USC in the spring out of Santa Margarita High, rejoined the Trojans ahead of the Penn State game while the team faced a variety of injuries to other key players on both sides of the ball.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of rejoin

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This would also explain why Cyrus refuses to acknowledge Adam’s higher rank or support his decision to reenlist en route to another promotion.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
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

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