Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumped (up)
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The Green and Gold faithful at historic Lambeau Field will be extra pumped up given Parsons' presence.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025 -
While her heart and effort were Aurora, she also was pumped up for her brother, who was named the game’s MVP against the Cincinnati powerhouse.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The show maximized the lead-up to the episode with seven separate Instagram Reels to drum up interest and acquire new viewers.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Federal attorneys said the collusion maximized profits for landlords while stifling competition.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Panchagnula champions augmented intelligence—where AI amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it, using human-in-the-loop workflows.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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To put their own spin on it, their chefs now offer burger or hot dog bars with a variety of creative toppings, as well as a burrata bar, augmented with seasonal produce.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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It was just really built up energy.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Manager Craig Counsell expects Soroka to be built up to multi-inning usage before he’s activated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Bumped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumped%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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