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
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Sharing lemonade with strangers at the summit was uplifting and rewarding.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
The bank does not, however, see a similar uplift to the spirits market.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Verb
Soaring birds fly without flapping wings, using rising air currents to uplift them.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Sharing lemonade with strangers at the summit was uplifting and rewarding.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
Obsession achieved outstanding uplift this weekend by far the best hold of the top titles.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
The bank does not, however, see a similar uplift to the spirits market.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.
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On Saturday, following the progress on the peace deal, the austerity measures had been lifted, according to local media reports.
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
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The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.
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Ground your inspirations with practicality.
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Creative director Max Kibardin drew inspiration from Irving Penn photographs of flowers and food, managing to give a linen herringbone jacket the texture of frozen blueberries.
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Early automation deployments should then be used to test where processes need strengthening, not to declare success too quickly.
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The formulas are free of sulfates and parabens, instead relying on a strengthening and hydrating blend of aloe vera, vitamin E, pumpkin seed, black cumin seed oil, biotin, and other natural ingredients.
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.
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But recently, public health officials have raised alarms about a component of the leaf called 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, an alkaloid that has the potential for abuse and addiction in high doses.
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The United Way of Broome County also launched an emergency relief fund for victims of the fire that has raised tens of thousands of dollars in donations.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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