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
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The uplift of the Andes led to colder environmental conditions, potentially leading to harsher environments that made pollination and seed production more difficult.
—Jay Kakade
july 31, New Atlas, 31 July 2025
Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
The city’s music scene has thrived for decades, with artists such as Outkast, Usher and Young Thug creating global hits and uplifting Atlanta as their home base.
—Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The Canyon was formed millions of years ago through the uplift of igneous and metamorphic rock and carved by the Colorado River through erosion.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The uplift of the Andes led to colder environmental conditions, potentially leading to harsher environments that made pollination and seed production more difficult.
—Jay Kakade
july 31, New Atlas, 31 July 2025
Noun
Until recently, most popular references to the island—even those that uplifted its culture—did so from a distance.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
The city’s music scene has thrived for decades, with artists such as Outkast, Usher and Young Thug creating global hits and uplifting Atlanta as their home base.
—Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How Resources Strengthen Innovation Across Teams Ideas need encouragement and resources.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fearing immigration consequences, the woman delayed reporting the attack but eventually came forward with a family member’s encouragement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Worthy’s role was elevated last year because of an injury to wide receiver Rashee Rice.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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To elevate the roadhouse into a top-tier venue, Dalton confronts meddling patrons with a cutthroat, no-nonsense policy.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The husband and wife team at the helm aims to foster joy, drawing inspiration from their experiences in Korea and Florida.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Parents often seek inspiration from family heritage, baby name books, and various other sources.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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The company said the bulk of the proceeds will fund the strengthening of its cloud infrastructure and international operations.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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In mid-September, the upper atmosphere and wind shear should become more favorable for the formation and strengthening of storms, Jennifer Francis, an atmospheric scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center, told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundy family said information about the object removed from Ryan Bundy’s arm could raise more questions in the incident.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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That stat alone underscores how well the starting rotation has held up, even as the relief corps falters.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nights won’t offer much relief either as morning lows will be warmer as well, reducing the recovery time for anyone sensitive to heat illness.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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