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
Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sessions feature top local jazz musicians, space for personal connection and uplifting themes.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Neil Callanan, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Some plants with very shallow roots, such as heuchera, astilbe, gaillardia, and strawberry, can be damaged by heaving or uplift of soils caused by freeze-thaw cycles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The touring Black stage plays of the ’90s and ’00s, sometimes called the urban theater circuit, mixed gospel and R&B music with uplifting comedy and Christian values.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sessions feature top local jazz musicians, space for personal connection and uplifting themes.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
In one case, the request was for 150%, with the property developer justifying the request on the basis of the uplift in valuation of the facility when rents start flowing, one of the people said.
—Neil Callanan, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Some plants with very shallow roots, such as heuchera, astilbe, gaillardia, and strawberry, can be damaged by heaving or uplift of soils caused by freeze-thaw cycles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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Once the polish is fully dry and hardened, use a credit card or your fingers to lift under the blob and break it off.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina Panthers in the opening game of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Recently, researchers have made a major leap forward by engineering a novel cathode material that dramatically elevates performance, bringing us closer to practical, high-efficiency thermal energy systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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These ones elevate the trend — pun intended — with comfortable platform soles and double side stripe appliqués.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Trends are easy sources of inspiration when shopping, but don't always stand the test of time.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Searching for styling inspiration?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plus, check out more strengthening, hair-growth treatments, below—starting at just $9.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hydrolyzed rice protein helps defend against split ends, while sea buckthorn oil and squalane cushion the cuticle, so strengthening does not lead to stiffness.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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One of them, fist raised to the sky, let out a long yell, the hoarse shout of a gold panner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a letter, interim superintendent Justin Hunt blamed, in part, the influx of COVID-19 relief funds for giving the school a false sense of security.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bank of America analyst Rafe Jadrosich said lower mortgage rates would bring some relief to house buyers grappling with high rates.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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