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 Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
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The elevated tensions initially pushed oil prices up and stocks lower.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 June 2025 -
All accommodations come with thoughtful touches like elevated mini-bar fare, Bellino fine linens, and plush, jewel-toned furniture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
Verb
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As part of the plan, the United States immediately lifted its pause on sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and will resume security assistance to that country, which was invaded by Russia more than three years ago.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Raymond James analyst David Long also said Wells Fargo’s operating losses would likely narrow even further if the cap were to be lifted.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Advances in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, are driving the rapidly emerging advanced air mobility sector to the precipice of such a transformation.—
Matthew Graczyk,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In addition to the aerial operation, a submarine also under CentCom command launched two dozen Tomahawk land cruise missiles against one of the Iranian nuclear sites, launched last to maintain an element of surprise, Caine said.—
Katelyn Ferral,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
Verb
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He was born and raised in southeast Missouri.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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To this day, Penn State fans recall Golden with his arms raised in front of a stunned crowd at Notre Dame Stadium.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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