1
as in increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number
climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices
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2
as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
upped the catboat's sail
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3
as in rises
to move or extend upward
the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills
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Recent Examples of ups
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
This is especially true of the dazzling Mulliner variant, which ups the glamour with bespoke details and loads of premium materials.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
No matter what the species, Shivji said that if people were spearfishing, leading to blood in the water, that ups the odds that sharks would be more prone to attack.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
As long as all passengers are securely buckled, that dramatically ups the odds of survival in a rollover crash.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Instead of a two-way switch, the sequel ups the chaos with a four-way body swap.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Jim’s reaction when Christy does finally summon the courage to leave is a shocking jolt of violence that ups the intensity and will undoubtedly be the movie’s most talked-about moment.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
When his game starts to go downhill, Tashi ups the stakes by setting him up in a low-level challenger match against Patrick (Josh O'Connor) — his old best friend and her ex-boyfriend.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
This is especially true of the dazzling Mulliner variant, which ups the glamour with bespoke details and loads of premium materials.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
No matter what the species, Shivji said that if people were spearfishing, leading to blood in the water, that ups the odds that sharks would be more prone to attack.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
As long as all passengers are securely buckled, that dramatically ups the odds of survival in a rollover crash.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Instead of a two-way switch, the sequel ups the chaos with a four-way body swap.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Jim’s reaction when Christy does finally summon the courage to leave is a shocking jolt of violence that ups the intensity and will undoubtedly be the movie’s most talked-about moment.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ups
Verb
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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Another hinge lifts the screen up and toward the user.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among its provisions are broad measures to promote research and technological advances, including a general reference to tax-free reimbursements for employer training supporting IP and innovation.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Emmett was falsely accused of flirting and making advances at Bryant Donham.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The system is also compatible with high-performance photovoltaic cells, like gallium arsenide (GaAs), a compound semiconductor that boosts overall power conversion.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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One 2023 study even found that attending live sporting events boosts life satisfaction and reduces loneliness as much as starting a new job.—
Todd Rogers,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The butter, which has honey in it, raises a serious concern.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Exercise itself raises body temperature because of all the additional heat produced by the cellular work involved.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ohio climbs after a home win against West Virginia and now has put together two solid performances against Power 4 opponents.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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His 3-year-old grandson, Aaron Jennings, climbs the opposite chair and bounces on its spongy base, giggling.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 May 2019
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“Ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ups. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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