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
Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Chinese consumers are increasingly seeking emotional resonance over logos — valuing lifestyle alignment, storytelling and psychological uplift.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
These activations uplift brands, local artists, and also showcase how Make Manifest is a part of the cultural heartbeat of Bed-Stuy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 July 2025
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Verb
In fact, Memphis is one of three cities identified in the study that appears to have a small uplift of around 0.1 millimeters.
—Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Chinese consumers are increasingly seeking emotional resonance over logos — valuing lifestyle alignment, storytelling and psychological uplift.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Noun
What truly distinguishes Gunn is his commitment to uplifting fellow photographers.
—Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
These activations uplift brands, local artists, and also showcase how Make Manifest is a part of the cultural heartbeat of Bed-Stuy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
Verb
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Fauna, meanwhile, might be lifted from the wood-block prints of Watanabe Seitei.—
Thessaly La Force,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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The easiest way to determine root rot problems is to gently lift the entire plant, roots and all, free from its container, and inspect the roots.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ideas are met with encouragement, ambition is recognized rather than questioned, and growth feels limitless.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Both documents were filed under seal, so not released to the public, and followed encouragement from the judge presiding over the case to investigate likely violations of the court’s gag order.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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Owner Kelly Vore cited unsustainable rent increases, declining consumer spending, and lingering effects of COVID-19 as key reasons for the closure.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sony Pictures reported a 76% year-on-year surge in operating income to JPY 18.7 billion ($129 million) for the quarter ended June 30, driven by a sharp increase in series deliveries within its television productions unit, the company reported Thursday.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Your white blood cell and platelet counts may be off, your liver enzymes may be elevated or your kidney function tests may be decreased.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The look was elevated with her signature Corentino ring, a Magrit clutch, and block-heel baby pumps by Sézane, one of her go-to labels.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
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Highest 2 Lowest Year: 2025 Runtime: 2h 13m Lee’s reworking of Ed McBain’s novel King’s Ransom, which was the inspiration for Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 thriller, High and Low, has no shortage of highlights.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Brothers Homes facility has been posited as inspiration for Squid Game in the past.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Utility officials opened a dam and released 4 billion gallons of water to raise the river's level.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the rest of the clip, Bob interviews a series of his friends before the show to get their predictions for how often Gaga will ask the crowd to raise their hands.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Next door is the optional adjoining Suite Jaune d’Or bathed in the golden tones of Marrakech’s desert sands, where elephants march around ceilings in sculpted relief.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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By Tuesday afternoon, Aztecs players and coaches — and fans — could breathe a collective sigh of relief.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Kramer had documented much of Bieber’s time at the studio, and Bieber seems to find solace in the idyllic area.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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The American people are seeking solace and inspiration from its leaders, not pettiness and skullduggery.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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