BUMPED (UP) Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

bumped (up)

verb

past tense of bump (up)

as in added (to)

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Swift, who was wearing a Chiefs tank top at Sunday night’s game, didn’t need to be well-versed in football to get pumped up when Kelce scored a touchdown.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
In turn, xAI merged with SpaceX, with each company being pumped up in the media by the highly visible (and increasingly wealthier) Musk.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pumped up

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Those views have been maximized throughout the home, thanks to walls of glass that surround just about every space, including the corner living room.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
At Sala Rattanakosin, the striking views of Wat Arun across the Chao Phraya are maximized at every turn, from the open walls of the lobby restaurant to the all-glass bathrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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The original tracklist is augmented by a full recording of the band’s 1977 show at Oakland Coliseum Arena, filmed by teen bootlegger Reinhard Hohlwein.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
According to master distiller Ross Cornelissen, the point of this release is to show how the Sweet Wheat flavor profile can be augmented with a much higher level of alcohol.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

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Rugs are one of those niche investment pieces that can cost a fortune but will have little to no resale value after your dog has done a number on it (guess which one) or dust and hair have built up a layer of filth on top.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Between regular blowouts, hot tools, and the occasional color appointment, the damage had built up slowly, and my conditioner at the time wasn’t doing much to help.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

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