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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
that pop diva is trying to pump up album sales with an extended publicity tour
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Recent Examples of pump up
Former Indianapolis Colts punter and current ESPN host Pat McAfee pumped up Indiana Pacers fans in the final minutes of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, but there's one Indiana native who was not a fan of the pep talk.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
By attempting to crash all these fields while trying to pump up the most old-fashioned forms of manufacturing through his tariff sledgehammer, Trump seems literally to want to drive Americans from sectors requiring thought and invention to screwing in widgets on assembly lines.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
His shouting in the moments before games served to not only pump up Donaldson, but everyone else in a Braves uniform.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
And given that these are not professional actors, or even (in most cases) people who aspire to be, LaBeouf’s words to them, full of deadly serious jabber about empathy and ego, are pumped up with an intensity that feels overdone and inappropriate.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
By attempting to crash all these fields while trying to pump up the most old-fashioned forms of manufacturing through his tariff sledgehammer, Trump seems literally to want to drive Americans from sectors requiring thought and invention to screwing in widgets on assembly lines.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
His shouting in the moments before games served to not only pump up Donaldson, but everyone else in a Braves uniform.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
And given that these are not professional actors, or even (in most cases) people who aspire to be, LaBeouf’s words to them, full of deadly serious jabber about empathy and ego, are pumped up with an intensity that feels overdone and inappropriate.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pump up
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Before scooting away from our Zoom to prepare for her performance on Wednesday, Scherzinger takes a moment to offer a fond salute to Lloyd and the cast of Evita that’s just officially opened at the London Palladium to mostly, but not all, thrilling raves at the London Palladium.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Attendees can expect a set list that weaves together her acclaimed earlier hits with thrilling new material.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Research from the study Embrace the Sun with Dr. Grant Lambert shows brain serotonin production increases along with several other health benefits linked directly to sunlight exposure.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In a moment that has fans talking and excited more than ever, Ross is joined by her Girlfriends co-stars Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, and Persia White, marking their first onscreen reunion in years.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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But here’s what really excites me: This isn’t just about the wealthy getting wealthier.—
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Weeks later, the BBC expanded Frediani’s empire to include News at One.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Really expand that, but that's part of the process.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Whether through the Deloitte Global FoF framework or others, leaders can benefit from taking a structured approach to investing in smart operations and to accelerating the convergence of IT and OT.—
John England,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Flooding that started slow was quickly accelerating.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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On June 18, New York announced a $53 million expansion to its voucher program for electrifying last-mile truck fleets, offering vouchers from $340,000 to $425,000 for each truck, depending on the model.—
Rambo Talabong,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Co-founded by former Formula 1 engineer Rodi Basso and motorsport entrepreneur Alejandro Agag, the sport was built with an aim to electrify the marine industry.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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While most Mets fans likely want to see the team make some huge moves this season, a trade for McMahon might be the crucial deal that boosts the lineup over the dog days of summer.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Another area of potential concern is companies that are buying bitcoin in an attempt to boost their own stock prices.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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That starts with understanding customers' needs, using agents to augment the work sellers do and then providing sales coaching on the go with a closed-loop learning system.—
Anand Shah,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Edwards and Lopez flipping positions has augmented Miami defensively, and Edwards has continued to hit (.283, .358 on base).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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