as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates
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as in encouragement
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of uplift
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Sharing lemonade with strangers at the summit was uplifting and rewarding.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
For Lewis’s sculptures to succeed, their art wasn’t sufficient; they were expected to be more—proof of her humanity or monuments of collective uplift.
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Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Verb
Soaring birds fly without flapping wings, using rising air currents to uplift them.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Sharing lemonade with strangers at the summit was uplifting and rewarding.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
Formed from the uplift of igneous and metamorphic rock and carved by the Colorado River through erosion, the Grand Canyon remains one of America's natural treasures.
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Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
For Lewis’s sculptures to succeed, their art wasn’t sufficient; they were expected to be more—proof of her humanity or monuments of collective uplift.
—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.
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On Saturday, following the progress on the peace deal, the austerity measures had been lifted, according to local media reports.
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
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The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.
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Ground your inspirations with practicality.
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Creative director Max Kibardin drew inspiration from Irving Penn photographs of flowers and food, managing to give a linen herringbone jacket the texture of frozen blueberries.
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Early automation deployments should then be used to test where processes need strengthening, not to declare success too quickly.
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The formulas are free of sulfates and parabens, instead relying on a strengthening and hydrating blend of aloe vera, vitamin E, pumpkin seed, black cumin seed oil, biotin, and other natural ingredients.
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Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
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Jake embraced his stepparent role wholeheartedly and helped raise Alex alongside Antonio and Rochelle.
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The United Way of Broome County also launched an emergency relief fund for victims of the fire that has raised tens of thousands of dollars in donations.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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