SPRUCE (UP) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

spruce (up)

verb

ˈsprüs

Definition of spruce (up) next

as in to trim

to make neat hurriedly sprucing up the hotel dining room before the breakfast crowd began showing up

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The new legislative maps trimmed that lean down to 53%, raising questions from Republicans and enthusiasm from Democrats over whether the seat would flip parties under the new maps.

Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Restaurant Brands on Tuesday trimmed its outlook for full-year system-wide sales growth to a range of 5% to 5.5%, down from its prior range of 5.5% to 6%.

Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024

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