BUMP (UP) Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

bump (up)

verb

Definition of bump (up)

as in to add (to)

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Yet each of the 553 rooms still give guests the chance to maximize their downtime, thanks to plush bedding, modern bathrooms, and the option to Netflix and chill directly from the hotel television.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Together, the two structures can be designed around a broader retirement objective rather than simply maximizing the effectiveness of a savings account.

— Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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Contributions would increase depending on family size, with a family of four expected to pay $500,000, officials said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Europe in particular appears vulnerable to increasing borrowing costs, with inflation in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain all exceeding analysts’ expectations.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

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Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits, cholesterol and other substances build up inside arteries, according to experts.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Now, after months of anticipation building up, a first look at the designer’s debut Nike sneaker collaboration has been unveiled.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of build up

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Heightened immigration enforcement, data privacy concerns and shifting policies at present can augment existing barriers to higher education and financial aid for these groups, according to researchers.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
That the stakes are high only augments the thrill of unlocking their working equation.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

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