uplifted 1 of 2

as in elevated
being positioned above a surface an uplifted area of ground

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uplifted

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verb

past tense of uplift

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Recent Examples of uplifted
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
And Ghulam Ali felt uplifted; perhaps a celestial trip wasn’t that far beyond his own reach. Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 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 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
  • As grocery prices remain elevated and food inflation continues to pressure household budgets, that’s why millions of Americans continue to feel financially squeezed even as inflation has moderated.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Water levels may remain elevated through the next high tide cycle along the Louisiana and Texas coastline but should subside thereafter.
    MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • The value of Iran’s oil revenue in dollars peaked by one-and-a-half times from April through July compared to the same period last year, according to Iranian media, after the US temporarily lifted crippling sanctions.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • That led to most Canadian provinces banning the sale of American booze as of March 2025 (only Alberta and Saskatchewan have lifted their bans).
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • An aerial photo shows a prairie in the Okefenokee Swamp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
    Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • New aerial tools will probably enter humanitarian demining as one layer in a system that combines survey, geospatial analysis, manual verification and clearance.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • On Friday, Caine specifically raised concerns about the US munitions stockpile and other potential negative implications, according to the sources.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • He was born in Kansas City and raised in the small city of Emma, Missouri, located along Interstate 70, according to his profile on Ballotpedia.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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