Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumping (up)
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The strength of the onscreen bond between Ryan and Naim is in part due to their actors building up a real friendship before production began.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026 -
While the petition is just the latest in an ongoing crusade to tame the streets, tension in the neighborhood is building up, and for good reason.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 May 2026
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Many of my fellow viewers enthusiastically embraced the role of wrestling fans and behaved as if at a WWE match, audibly pumping up the hero and booing her opponents.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Fars and the Iranian government are also likely pumping up the Starlink threat for propaganda purposes amid escalating tensions.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Nakase commended her along with Zandalasini and Williams for maximizing their minutes in the last few weeks.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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The pendulum never really swung away from maximizing shareholder value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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“Bumping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumping%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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