1
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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2
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
The lack of deals managed to help pump up NFL valuations; the average team value is up 20% from 2024.
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Cambridge Audio has reportedly pumped up the bass end for a more impactful listen than with the original P100s, as well as giving mids some more pep while boosting the presence for higher frequencies.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
This would pump up the sale prices even higher, especially for property close to the beach in the north of Yas Island which is where Disneyland is expected to be located as this report explained.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Investors tend to be kind to players that are pumping up their portfolios.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Cambridge Audio has reportedly pumped up the bass end for a more impactful listen than with the original P100s, as well as giving mids some more pep while boosting the presence for higher frequencies.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
This would pump up the sale prices even higher, especially for property close to the beach in the north of Yas Island which is where Disneyland is expected to be located as this report explained.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Investors tend to be kind to players that are pumping up their portfolios.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pump up
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The 6-1, 204-pound right winger is thrilled to share a line with Dvorsky and Stenberg.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Federal Supplement Security Income payments would increase for January but those payments would be made at the end of December.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Looking ahead Asked what excites him most, Bronson points to the combination of scale, culture, and ambition.—
Steven Norton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What kind of future projects excite you?—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Unrivaled Experiences Growth Spurt Unrivaled will expand ahead of its second season with the addition of two new clubs and a development player pool, the league announced Wednesday.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Department of War created a new task force in August to accelerate counter-drone development.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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The nanophotonic device could accelerate advances in communications, precision measurement, and even environmental monitoring.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ontario, a major production hub for studios and streamers, has set its sights on new climate control technologies to electrify, decarbonize and reduce waste on local film sets.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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This year’s show features performances from Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Katseye and other artists, celebrating music’s biggest names and electrifying cultural moments worldwide.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Follow immediately with the second pad, packed with retinol and antioxidants to boost collagen and calm the skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Leaders must pair intelligence with intention, ensuring AI augments humanity, not replaces it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Little Market is meant to augment the larger restaurant.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Pump up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump%20up. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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