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
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
Moody, of all people, uplifted the 49ers’ mood and got mobbed by joyous teammates for his winning finish.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 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
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
Moody, of all people, uplifted the 49ers’ mood and got mobbed by joyous teammates for his winning finish.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
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Clever Creature has been building its slate of international genre projects spanning horror, action and elevated cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Choose from a range of elevated colors, like this inky navy or a cheery scarlet hue.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The year the ban lifted, Trier became the country’s national champion, specializing in rugged stunts using infrastructure like rails and stairs.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Then finally, in 2023, the bans were lifted.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The firm’s modular aerial suppression units are compact enough to be hand-carried, transported in utility vehicles, or deployed remotely.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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An aerial shot of the eastern hideout captures it as a mere speck beneath an expansive tree canopy.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Political leaders and many social media users raised questions about the effectiveness of flood preparations.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Biden then raised this handout to $130.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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