as in to lift
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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as in encouragement
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of uplift
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
On the map, why do some cities show uplift instead of sinking?
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
According to the team, this behavior is comparable to birds that appear to deliberately use favorable thermal uplifts to reduce the energetic costs of flying.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Churches aren’t just beautiful buildings that uplift New York.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
On the map, why do some cities show uplift instead of sinking?
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Noun
The organization advocated for racial uplift and social justice for the African American community.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
According to the team, this behavior is comparable to birds that appear to deliberately use favorable thermal uplifts to reduce the energetic costs of flying.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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Removing Old or Set-in Vaseline Stains on Delicate Fabrics Cornstarch or baby powder can lift Vaseline stains from fabrics, thanks to their absorbency.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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Then Ottawa’s Rebecca Leslie lifted a puck from Frost defender Maggie Flaherty behind the net, and Jocelyne Larocque slipped a low shot past Rooney to give the Charge the late lead.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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While Mahomes was at Texas Tech, his then-head coach and now the current Washington Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, asked Romo to write Mahomes a letter of encouragement.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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His defensive improvements at third offer encouragement about his future.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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That’s also the case for a $4,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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That’s above the 3.2% price increase expected for food-at-home purchased from grocery stores or supermarkets.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Another benefit is that a mix of vintage pieces, textures, and splurge items elevates the affordable, mass-market items in your home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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That’s why human-centric security must be elevated to the level of enterprise risk management.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Discover firsthand why countless artists draw inspiration from Brooklyn's electric atmosphere.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This compact electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV) draws inspiration from the EV9 and EV6, offering a smaller, family-friendly alternative.—
Utkarsh Sood,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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Barrera also supports raising taxes on California’s highest earners, those who make more than $1 million per year, in order to invest the revenue in K-12 schools, expanded early childhood education and affordable and accessible higher education.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The fundraiser is to be held Tuesday between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Smyth raised $34,000 in campaign contributions, the Nancy on Norwalk website reports, in the first four weeks after announcing her candidacy in March.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Afghanistan The Trump administration terminated a form of humanitarian relief for nearly 12,000 Afghan nationals living in the US this week.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The evolution of Spain’s television landscape could offer partial relief.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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No longer can Bret find solace in defeat by going say, 2-for-4.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Seeking solace in a remote sanctuary, his pursuit of peace is shattered when a gang of petty criminals infiltrates his retreat, holding him hostage in an escalating standoff.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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