as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates
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as in encouragement
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of uplift
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
On the map, why do some cities show uplift instead of sinking?
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
According to the team, this behavior is comparable to birds that appear to deliberately use favorable thermal uplifts to reduce the energetic costs of flying.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Churches aren’t just beautiful buildings that uplift New York.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
On the map, why do some cities show uplift instead of sinking?
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Noun
The organization advocated for racial uplift and social justice for the African American community.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
According to the team, this behavior is comparable to birds that appear to deliberately use favorable thermal uplifts to reduce the energetic costs of flying.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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To further lift morale, staff organised a barbecue at the training ground, which went down well with the players.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Colorful murals, many by women artists, greeted me at every turn; one by illustrator Brooke Smart, depicting women lifting each other up, reflects the ethos of the district.—
Carley Thornell,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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While Mahomes was at Texas Tech, his then-head coach and now the current Washington Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, asked Romo to write Mahomes a letter of encouragement.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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His defensive improvements at third offer encouragement about his future.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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That’s above the 3.2% price increase expected for food-at-home purchased from grocery stores or supermarkets.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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That’s also the case for a $4,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Another benefit is that a mix of vintage pieces, textures, and splurge items elevates the affordable, mass-market items in your home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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For the Cowboys, who have one of the most physical offensive lines in the league, chock-full of first-round picks, his effort as a run blocker has to be elevated.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Layered textures and thoughtful details, every corner of Marco’s hotel is a place of inspiration, a true cornucopia of creativity, where travel and creative vision come together in a living expression of art.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But the closest movie theater to Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as the inspiration for the film’s setting, is some 80 miles away.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Now 10 and 8 years old, respectively, Hilty and Gallagher are raising their children in New York City.—
Marissa G. Muller,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Barrera also supports raising taxes on California’s highest earners, those who make more than $1 million per year, in order to invest the revenue in K-12 schools, expanded early childhood education and affordable and accessible higher education.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The evolution of Spain’s television landscape could offer partial relief.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Afghanistan The Trump administration terminated a form of humanitarian relief for nearly 12,000 Afghan nationals living in the US this week.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Indeed, when Uchis turned to music to find solace after her mother’s death, her usual favorites did little to soothe the pain.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Gail is the town therapist, and although she’s clearly damaged and finding solace in heavy drinking, her role is to help assuage much of the trauma the survivors face daily.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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