PUMP UP Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

pump up

verb

Definition of pump up

as in to thrill

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance

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as in to increase

to make greater in size, amount, or number that pop diva is trying to pump up album sales with an extended publicity tour

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Recent Examples of pump up For its part, Florida hoped for a Sinclair victory to pump up its own moribund economy. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 As the clock ticked down to kickoff and the team continued warmups, Nabers walked around the field a bit, at one point stepping into the end zone to raise his arms and pump up fans. — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The remarks underscored the administration's need to pump up the GOP base ahead of the midterm election's final stretch. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 For BlizzCon, Blizzard is promising to pump up the star power for the big return. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pump up

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Rath had said he would be thrilled if 30% of Albertans voted to begin the separation process.

— Rob Gillies, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter, where I am thrilled to be writing to you today after a harrowing couple of weeks at the Kartje household.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrill

Verb

To increase supply, the International Energy Agency agreed on Thursday to release more than 20 million barrels of fuel to the market.

— Arathy Somasekhar Reuters, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Preparing multiple missions Manufacturing more rocket hardware will not increase launch frequency unless teams can prepare several missions simultaneously.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

Tonight’s Venus cazimi could clarify which connections or future plans still genuinely excite you.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
The neighborhood Saúl Canal, the hotel’s general manager, has arrived at Serras Sevilla excited not only to manage the property but also to introduce the city to his guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of excite

Verb

From elevating beds to expanding sections to sliding walls and even entire roofs, these 10 homes transform to get maximum use out of a compact space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Blue Origin is expanding its Florida operations to support a much faster launch schedule, targeting multiple New Glenn flights per week by the end of the decade.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of expand

Verb

There are other ways to discover rebates and financial incentives to electrify your home by zip code, region, and through state programs.

— Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Hicks drove the next pitch to right-center for a 3-0 lead, electrifying the towel-waving, cowbell-ringing crowd of 32,125 fans at Tropicana Field.

— Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of electrify

Verb

Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care.

— Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Its performance accelerated the slide of the ANC, once led by Nelson Mandela, which lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since the end of apartheid and was forced to form a coalition government.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of accelerate

Verb

In France, the sales boost in the quarter was driven by strong summer sales in destination locations across the French Riviera, particularly Cannes and Monaco.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Caffeine pouches, small packets placed in the mouth between the lip and gum, are marketed as a portable and discreet way to boost energy and focus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of boost

Verb

To prepare for this week’s storms, the Los Angeles Fire Department has augmented resources to help with swift-water rescues and mud and debris flows, with a specific focus on burn scar areas, according to a news release from Mayor Karen Bass.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Trump’s flexible realism also entails recognizing the need to form bespoke coalitions of the willing to augment the United Nations and other large multilateral institutions.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

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