1. (noun) runup, run-up
a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time
Synonyms: runup, run-up
2. (verb) run-up
the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
Synonyms: runup
3. (verb) run up
pile up (debts or scores)
Synonyms: chalk up, stitch, sew together, run up, sew, hoist
4. (verb) hoist, run up
raise
Synonyms: sew, chalk up, hoist, wind, lift, run up, stitch, sew together
5. (verb) sew, run up, sew together, stitch
fasten by sewing; do needlework
Synonyms: tailor-make, sew, sew together, hoist, stitch, run up, chalk up, tailor
6. (verb) chalk up, run up
accumulate as a debt
Synonyms: stitch, sew, sew together, run up, chalk up, tally, hoist
7. (verb) run up
make by sewing together quickly
Synonyms: chalk up, stitch, sew together, run up, sew, hoist
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Synonyms for run up 
