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
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
These include rare volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface and uplifted land far from plate boundaries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Often touted as ‘a comfort movie at any stage of life’, Mona Lisa Smile will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025
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
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, penning songs that have inspired and uplifted countless listeners, while supporting organizations like GLAAD.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Your 11th House of Friendship is uplifted by chatty Mercury, who sextiles Uranus in your steadfast sign before stepping into your quiet zone.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
In the original fairytale, the stepmother is portrayed as cold, self-serving and wicked, but Hochhauser recognized and uplifted a different version of the character.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
During Mercury and Jupiter’s trine, your 5th House of Humor and your 9th House of Inspiration are both uplifted by the cosmos.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Your 9th House of Learning and your 11th House of Groups are uplifted by today’s Venus-Uranus sextile.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Catherine uplifted us in a world that often tears us down.
—Andrew Gelwicks, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Heady, intoxicating notes of tuberose and jasmine are uplifted by marigold and tropical plumeria, followed by a trace of copal, or Mexican incense.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
These include rare volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface and uplifted land far from plate boundaries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Often touted as ‘a comfort movie at any stage of life’, Mona Lisa Smile will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
This year’s changes uplifted Kittle and others.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, penning songs that have inspired and uplifted countless listeners, while supporting organizations like GLAAD.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Your 11th House of Friendship is uplifted by chatty Mercury, who sextiles Uranus in your steadfast sign before stepping into your quiet zone.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
In the original fairytale, the stepmother is portrayed as cold, self-serving and wicked, but Hochhauser recognized and uplifted a different version of the character.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
During Mercury and Jupiter’s trine, your 5th House of Humor and your 9th House of Inspiration are both uplifted by the cosmos.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Your 9th House of Learning and your 11th House of Groups are uplifted by today’s Venus-Uranus sextile.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Catherine uplifted us in a world that often tears us down.
—Andrew Gelwicks, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Heady, intoxicating notes of tuberose and jasmine are uplifted by marigold and tropical plumeria, followed by a trace of copal, or Mexican incense.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
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Extra deployments, additional monitoring of cameras, more intelligence sharing and even drone deployments are part of an aggressive, proactive approach in an elevated threat environment, officials say.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Studies have linked childhood obesity, especially before age 2, with elevated asthma risks.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Verb
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The Red Sea fest and market held in city of Jeddah, on the Red Sea’s eastern shore, was established in 2019, with its inaugural edition taking place in 2020, two years after Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on commercial movie theaters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Interview With the Vampire started out in its very first episode with whorehouses, tap dancing, an aerial make-out, passionate monologuing, and Lestat punching a hole through the back of a priest’s head in a burning church.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The kits are based on Teledyne FLIR’s R80D SkyRaider unmanned aerial system and will include modular chemical, biological, and radiological detection payloads, along with resilient communications technologies.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Lenny, who was born and raised on Maui, caught his first wave at Cove Park in Kihei at age four, was windsurfing by age six, and was tackling giant waves in his teens.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Filings show that between January and March, Schmidt raised about $177,000.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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