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
Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Instead, our legislators punch down on coal communities, claiming to uplift the working class, all the while leaving these working Marylanders behind.
—Daniel A.c. McBride, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
Luke Larsen, Wired News, 19 May 2025
This geological uplift, a consequence of the interactions of the tectonic plates, outpaces sea-level rise in many areas, so the PNW has been relatively shielded from effects such as extreme flooding events or coastal erosion.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The flip side Thank you to the Orlando Philharmonic for a beautiful season of uplifting music and to Steinmetz Hall for the outstanding sound system.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Instead, our legislators punch down on coal communities, claiming to uplift the working class, all the while leaving these working Marylanders behind.
—Daniel A.c. McBride, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
Noun
If that turns out to be true, that’ll be a decent uplift over the popular GPU from 2023, especially since there isn't much competition on the market outside of Intel's Arc B580.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 19 May 2025
This geological uplift, a consequence of the interactions of the tectonic plates, outpaces sea-level rise in many areas, so the PNW has been relatively shielded from effects such as extreme flooding events or coastal erosion.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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But after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. lifted the bans in January 2021, travel from those countries — and from Chad, Libya and Yemen — more than rebounded.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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As Trump's decision to skip Israel on the regional tour that also included the UAE and Qatar already raised questions, the U.S. leader moved to lift sanctions on Syria, despite Netanyahu reportedly asking him not to.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Eye-catching knobs and pulls made a splash in many booths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, and brands like Rous and Plank Hardware are delivering standout designs that elevate cabinetry and furniture with a fresh, must-see flair.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Tomato recall affecting multiple states elevated to highest risk warning by FDA Trump signs travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, restrictions on 7 more Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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Ali told Newsweek where the inspiration behind the post came from.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Set to John Kander and Fred Ebb's — the legendary duo behind Chicago and Cabaret — award-winning score and a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Condon's adaptation draws inspiration from the Broadway musical and the acclaimed 1976 novel of the same name by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Homeowners whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by the fires that scorched the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities in January may qualify for up to $20,000 in mortgage relief.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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At the beginning of UCSD’s spring quarter this year, Angulo launched Rooted @ UCSD to encourage her peers to embrace nature and find solace in tending to house plants.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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If season three can even lean even further into the game to tell a different kind of story, there’s hope that everyone — viewers and characters alike — may find solace in the unknown.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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