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
Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
And uplifting the nation was just Temple’s first act!
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Management is projecting a full-year uplift to 170 million tons, up from their three decade-low of 149 million tonnes in 2022.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Verb
For Lidgett, who now runs for fun, every deep breath is proof positive that research, when funded and supported, can uplift, empower and reshape patients’ futures.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
And uplifting the nation was just Temple’s first act!
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Earnest and intersectional, the spoken word artist’s debut solo album seizes upon the power of club music to preach about gender equality, personal transformation, and communal uplift.
—Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Management is projecting a full-year uplift to 170 million tons, up from their three decade-low of 149 million tonnes in 2022.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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Late rally lifts Faith Christian past FWC Grapevine Faith Christian rallied to score 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning then held off Fort Worth Christian 10-9 in a TAPPS Division II District 1 contest on Monday at Faith Christian School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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After a historic run that lifted the stock by more than 25-fold from 2022 through the end of 2025, Palantir shares are down 18% so far this year.—
Samantha Subin,Seema Mody,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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During Game 1, Doncic offered advice and encouragement to his teammates from the bench.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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With a little encouragement, and after a bit of sake, Isa Briones will pull out her party trick at karaoke.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Nevada Irrigation District says the increases are necessary to fix aging infrastructure while keeping up with rising costs.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Spencer said West Coast Tomato anticipates a 10% to 15% increase in costs in the fall, driven by rising transportation, oil and fertilizer prices.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Or, for your next airport outfit, opt for a drapey button-down, buttery-soft joggers, and a roomy crossbody bag that keeps your essentials close while elevating your entire look.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Space agency officials’ blood pressure was further elevated as experts closely watched the performance of the craft’s heat shield, which astronauts rely on to slow them down and keep temperatures livable.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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To write a poem requires effort, art, inspiration.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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In November, 2023, Bewersdorf was transferring footage in his blue easy chair when inspiration struck.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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This week, hurricane forecasters at Colorado State University predicted 13 named storms, with six strengthening to hurricanes and two reaching major hurricane strength with sustained winds of 111 miles per hour or greater.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The benefits include more calories burned, greater muscle strengthening, and improved endurance.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX, the dominant player in the burgeoning commercial space market, is running behind on its huge lunar lander and is more distracted than ever with an initial sale of shares to the public that could raise as much as $75 billion.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that letter, and the date it was sent, raised questions about recent court filings by the city attorney’s office in a case filed by the First Amendment Coalition seeking the release of all video footage and other records related to the police use of force against Evans.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ronald McDonald House officials said their goal is to provide exceptional comfort and relief to families caring for sick or injured children.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Early estimates pegged total consumer tax relief at $135 billion to $150 billion, with Bank of America Research projecting refunds alone running 18% higher than 2025.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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