COUGHING UP Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

coughing up

verb

present participle of cough up

as in relinquishing

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress finally got my brother to cough up the dough he owed me

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Recent Examples of coughing up Any confusion, difficulty walking, shortness of breath or coughing up significant phlegm should prompt an immediate descent. — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Loyal Trump supporters are coughing up five-digit sums to their respective national fundraising committees for a ticket. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 Symptoms include, among others, a persistent cough for three or more weeks, chest pain, coughing up blood and a fever. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 The Cubs bullpen surrendered eight runs — with all three relievers coughing up at least one and Trent Thornton’s five-run sixth the difference in the loss. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The 42-year-old righty has allowed nine homers in eight starts this season, permitting at least one in five turns and coughing up multiple home runs in three. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 After being brought back to shore, Nathaniel began coughing up sand. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Until then, symptoms such as a persistent or worsening cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, hoarseness or unexplained weight loss warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 31 July 2026 The mold could cause infections that may lead to coughing up blood in people with allergic reactions or certain lung diseases, as well as fever and other symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 June 2026

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Verb

And now, after its award-winning world premiere in the Next Wave competition at Fantastic Fest and a major screening at Zurich Film Festival, Schulman is slowly but surely relinquishing control.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
One panel was falling, then smashing on the path, lead relinquishing its long grip on the glass.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of relinquishing

Verb

Officers brought Bottom down and began rendering aid before medics arrived and rushed him to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
All four of those songs all also appear on proper albums, some in superior re-recordings, rendering the compilation a little redundant.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of rendering

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Irving has already outperformed his round 4/5 price tag and looks poised for a big game in Dallas, whose rush defense is giving up 150 yards per game and currently ranks 31st in the league.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
And, yes, the Dodgers finally have a closer, Edwin Díaz entering the ninth and giving up a leadoff double to Ozzie Albies before retiring the next three hitters for the biggest save of his brief Dodgers career.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of giving up

Verb

That was Fred Claire personified, honest to the end, refusing to sacrifice his integrity, never surrendering his dignity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
The stock initially jumped on the news before surrendering most of those gains, creating what Cramer sees as a buying opportunity.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of surrendering

Verb

Along with turning over the roof of the Kaseya Center, Levine Cava’s office circulated a presentation with multiple potential marketing stunts.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
There are continuously shifting regulatory frameworks across regions; AI reshaping functions that were once entirely human; and client priorities turning over faster than a project plan can account for.

— Gilda D'Incerti, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of turning over

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But most of it is locked in Euroclear, a Belgian securities depository, and Brussels fears that handing over the assets will result in court cases that eventually force it to pay Moscow back.

— Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Avoid handing over extra details simply because a box appears on a form.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of handing over

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CMOs are caught in the middle, trying to prove long-term brand value while delivering short-term efficiency gains.

— Derya Matras, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Farmers, brands and consumers all deserve proof that these approaches are delivering meaningful results.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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