bump (up)

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Verb
  • In this new work, 3D printing and computational design optimization were combined to create a complex, interlocking electrode structure that maximizes storage space without compromising performance.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
  • Use a Vivid Seats discount code, join the rewards program for free tickets, and maximize your savings with these tips.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • But ultimately, Ayton needs to increase his scoring at the rim, Redick said.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
  • His most fulfilling moment was when the fourth calf was born in the wild last year, an indication that the bongos are thriving in their native habitat and that their population will certainly increase.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Dust and lint can build up inside the motor and vent cover over time.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
  • Amid the uncertainty, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said retailers have been cautious about building up inventories.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Russia soon augmented its capabilities by acquiring Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 loitering munitions from Iran.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
  • Semafor’s journalists helped fill in the gaps by augmenting the readout with reporting that wasn’t captured in the transcript.
    Gina Chua, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The analytics group says that most Middle East cargoes loaded before the war have now been discharged, meaning the inventory drawdown will accelerate and local refining will slow.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 May 2026
  • The figure has really accelerated since 2017, though, driven in a large part by cost—to live a better quality of life at a lower cost and to have access to affordable healthcare and housing in later years.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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