as in lifted
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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Recent Examples of uplifted
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But Olson has emerged uplifted.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The Commodores will be fully expecting to win, uplifted even further by an imperfect victory.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
Mentally, however, being on the show has only uplifted her.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Sep. 2025
Toronto’s 50th edition unfolds as the wider film community mourns the passing of Oneida actor Graham Greene (born on Six Nations Reserve in Ontario), who uplifted Indigenous stories throughout his career.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Until recently, most popular references to the island—even those that uplifted its culture—did so from a distance.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
Since its founding in 2012, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation has supported and uplifted hidden heroes through research, policy, partnerships, and direct support.
—Tom Chiodo, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
People who watch this film will leave feeling uplifted and motivated.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But Olson has emerged uplifted.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Paul’s chaotic yet candid nature quickly uplifted her to reality TV icon status, so much so that ABC named her their next star of The Bachelorette.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The Commodores will be fully expecting to win, uplifted even further by an imperfect victory.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
Mentally, however, being on the show has only uplifted her.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Sep. 2025
Toronto’s 50th edition unfolds as the wider film community mourns the passing of Oneida actor Graham Greene (born on Six Nations Reserve in Ontario), who uplifted Indigenous stories throughout his career.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Until recently, most popular references to the island—even those that uplifted its culture—did so from a distance.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
Since its founding in 2012, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation has supported and uplifted hidden heroes through research, policy, partnerships, and direct support.
—Tom Chiodo, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kirkpatrick informed the Kowalskis that those suffering from CRPS often show elevated levels of glutamate, an amino acid, which can be inhibited by ketamine infusions.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, the most stringent sanctions on Damascus remain and cannot be fully lifted without congressional approval.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Trump lifted al-Sharaa's terrorist designation last week and has called for Congress to lift all sanctions on Syria, though some Republicans oppose a blanket repeal without safeguards.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Russia carried out a massive aerial attack across central and eastern Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people and injuring 26 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.—
Oleksiy Pshemyskiy,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lost Coast Outpost reported that the season 1 trailer for Fire Country features aerial shots of the Eel River Valley and Wildwood Avenue.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While much emphasis has been placed on how important the trades are for the work force, adult education programs faced a federal funding freeze, albeit briefly, this summer that raised concerns about the future of vocational schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Citymeals on Wheels welcomes all to Power Lunch because every single dollar raised will provide meals and connections for our older neighbors.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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