bumped (up)

past tense of bump (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumped (up)
Verb
  • 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
  • Paint Beadboard The subtle textural pattern of beadboard gets pumped up a notch when painted a color with a big personality, like this turquoise pulled from the kitchen floor for the adjacent powder room.
    Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In recent months, cases in parts of Utah and Arizona have steadily increased.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The median sales price increased for just the second time this year on annual basis, despite builders’ wide use of sales incentives.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Data is a powerful tool for pinpointing the right opportunities and tailoring recommendations for each property, ensuring that every space is maximized for revenue generation.
    Mark Zettl, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Volume isn’t as much of a consideration for starting pitchers in the playoffs, when relievers can be maximized in shorter bursts.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Britain’s queen consort augmented her sapphire gown with special pieces of sapphire and diamond jewelry, including a tiara that paid homage to Queen Elizabeth II — the Belgian sapphire tiara.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Your organization is no longer a set of rigid workflows but a dynamic ecosystem where human experts are augmented by intelligent agents.
    Ajay Pundhir, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Still betting on this legacy, which has been built up so well in the past.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
  • With a small, experienced team, Times Real Estate has built up a portfolio that boasts properties sold in some of the county’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
    Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Bumped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumped%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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