bump (up)

Definition of bump (up)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump (up)
Verb
  • We are focused on maximizing reach and have set ourselves apart from our peers by not limiting our content to a single platform or ecosystem.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Teams with depth deficiencies must maximize everything on the margins and search for every possible advantage.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The rent on our apartment has increased by about 70% over the past six years.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
  • Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (4-3) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to earn the win and increase his hitless streak to 10 innings, with 19 strikeouts, over his last nine appearances.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
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.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
  • The Nebius data center currently under construction will start at 200 megawatts and will increase to at least 800 megawatts, with the potential of building up to 1200 megawatts over several years.
    Ilana Arougheti June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • That last flavor is augmented by the whiskey’s higher proof, which veers toward burn but pulls back at the last minute.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 June 2026
  • Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Co-founder and tour guide Hannah Michelle Brower says the tour will be a historical journey exploring passenger pigeons and the Lenape people, as well as looking at how the arrival of European colonizers accelerated commercial exploitation and ultimately contributed to the extinction of the bird.
    Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Over time, this can increase electrical resistance, generate excess heat, and accelerate battery degradation.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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