trade up
verb
traded up; trading up; trades up
1
: to trade in (something, such as an automobile) for something more expensive or valuable of its kind
2
: to stock or purchase higher-priced items
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This year, Philly traded up to snag USC receiver Makai Lemon 20th overall. —
Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 After no selections in either the fourth or fifth rounds, the Rams traded up 10 spots with the Philadelphia Eagles and took Miami senior wide receiver CJ Daniels. —Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 The Patriots maneuvered up the board again on Friday, trading up to select Illinois edge defender Gabe Jacas 55th overall. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 Next, the Chargers traded up to select Memphis tackle Travis Burke with the 117th pick, sending the 123rd and 204th picks to the Houston Texans. —Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trade up
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Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 After no selections in either the fourth or fifth rounds, the Rams traded up 10 spots with the Philadelphia Eagles and took Miami senior wide receiver CJ Daniels. —Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 The Patriots maneuvered up the board again on Friday, trading up to select Illinois edge defender Gabe Jacas 55th overall. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 Next, the Chargers traded up to select Memphis tackle Travis Burke with the 117th pick, sending the 123rd and 204th picks to the Houston Texans. —Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trade up
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“Trade up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/trade%20up. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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