bump (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump (up)
Verb
  • That goes for maximizing fall color as well as about every other growth/performance metric.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The first two vessels have diesel-electric propulsion system, which have been designed by Sanlorenzo in collaboration with Siemens Energy to maximize efficiency.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That, alongside Newcastle’s desire to spread the fee over multiple years (whereas Como were going to pay in one lump sum), led to Milan increasing their asking price.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Milwaukee is not alone in seeking to implement or increase a wheel tax to raise local revenue.
    Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Prime Time As tip-off time approaches, Ellie heads to the court to pump up the crowd.
    Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Soundcore has pumped up the bass on these headphones, giving you a more immersive experience.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The warm sunny days result in a build up of excess sugars in those leaves — and those sugars get metabolized into red pigments.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As for glam and accessories, Jackson favored delicate rings, bracelet and dangle earrings in warm tones to augment her red dress.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • So, think about a core legacy ERP system that can then be augmented with point of sale data or supply-chain data that allows for different types of insights to be gleaned and operations to be managed in a more effective way.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • They’re plugged into networks that carry influence and can accelerate advancement in business and career.
    Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Once a scrappy research lab in San Francisco's Mission District, the company has since become more structured, enabling it to spin up cross-functional teams more quickly and accelerate the development and deployment cycles for products like Sora.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • My group chats blew up when the news was official, because about an hour prior certain music news social media accounts did their best Woj impression and spoiled the announcement with some of us not yet ready to call it, even if betting markets had Bunny as the favorite.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Jana can be seen preparing food in the clip, while her siblings blow up pink balloons for a balloon arch and hang streamers around the space.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Posey did not draw out the process by haggling with Willy Adames or balk at a no-trade clause or give pause to breaking his own record for the largest contract in franchise history.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • This clarifying clay mask pairs kaolin and bentonite clays with bamboo charcoal to draw out pore-clogging impurities and sweep away excess oil—without leaving your skin feeling parched.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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