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View definitions for up-and-down

up-and-down

adjective as in variable

adverb as in backwards and forwards

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"I started pretty well and tried to play some aggressive tennis. It was an up-and-down match on both sides."

From BBC

It's been an up-and-down year for cryptocurrency since President Trump took office, pledging to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet."

From Salon

A few hours before that, Sasaki pitched three innings in a simulated game on a backfield at Camelback Ranch, continuing his transition to the majors with a more up-and-down showing against a handful of Chicago White Sox prospects.

Hospitals up-and-down the country have found themselves in this position regularly this winter.

From BBC

Simmons, who has had an up-and-down career since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016, was available after getting a buyout of his contract from the Brooklyn Nets and then clearing waivers.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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