BUMPS (UP) Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

bumps (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of bump (up)

as in ratchets (up)

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Once the company and its shareholders become accustomed to such a financial boost, an environment where individual guest spending sharply increases even when domestic park attendance is soft or steady, there’s likely no turning back.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
This concern increases tenfold for flight attendants, as a negative interaction isn’t necessarily fleeting; they may be stuck in the air with rude or disorderly passengers for several hours.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of increases

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An internal polymer maximizes energy transfer and dampens vibration – making shots feel soft and powerful, while soaring high and tight.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The Besiost Corner Closet System exudes luxury boutique vibes and has a clever design that maximizes storage space for clothing, shoes, and accessories.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

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Long exposes how secrecy builds up when even doctors don’t have the language to identify one’s pain.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Eventually that carbon will begin to fuse into neon, then the neon will fuse into magnesium, and so on up the periodic table until iron builds up in the core.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of builds up

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The Brilliance adjustment reduces highlights and pumps up shadows simultaneously, which can help an image look more balanced (similar to an HDR effect).

— Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
An available $14,600 titanium exhaust system from the supplier Akrapovič pumps up the volume.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Definition of pumps up

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The relatively new Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center ups the onboard wellness game, emphasizing a holistic approach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The number who made a suicide plan (which ups the risk of attempting suicide) also fell from 18% in 2021 to 12% in 2025.

— Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of ups

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Economists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors already facing sluggish demand, fierce competition and cutthroat price wars.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Openness expands access to talent, accelerates development and reduces dependency on a single vendor.

— John Healy, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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