as in lifts
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 encouragements
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as in increases
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Recent Examples of uplifts
Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Beyond her artistic talent, Minh is a kind, collaborative, and self-motivated student who consistently uplifts her peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis presented an award to Eliza Woloson, author, anthropologist, and co-founder of the global Women Have Wings Prize, whose work uplifts women leaders across cultures and continents.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Look for the subtle (and not so subtle) ways your community uplifts you, celebrates you, and provides you with safety.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
What has meant the most to me is how the Festival continues to build community — one that not only celebrates artistic excellence but actively uplifts underrepresented voices and filmmakers who challenge the status quo.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
If a project shoots in Manitoba, for instance, the federal and provincial credits and uplifts can add up to more than 60%.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Beyond her artistic talent, Minh is a kind, collaborative, and self-motivated student who consistently uplifts her peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis presented an award to Eliza Woloson, author, anthropologist, and co-founder of the global Women Have Wings Prize, whose work uplifts women leaders across cultures and continents.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Look for the subtle (and not so subtle) ways your community uplifts you, celebrates you, and provides you with safety.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
What has meant the most to me is how the Festival continues to build community — one that not only celebrates artistic excellence but actively uplifts underrepresented voices and filmmakers who challenge the status quo.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifts
Verb
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The machinery lifts heavy pieces of concrete and rebar.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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The decision lifts Louisiana’s need to have two majority-Black districts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those who supported the freeze said the wage increases were negatively impacting the hospitality industry.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The White House says these price increases are temporary.—
Amber Phillips,
Washington Post,
12 May 2026
Verb
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For Field, the relationship between nature and humanity is what elevates the film.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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And what better way to celebrate Route 66 than dive into the inspirations behind Cars Land, one of the most loving odes to the road ever created?—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The New Space Age Artemis II may not have landed on the moon, but inspirations from the cosmos landed in the hands of watchmakers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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School districts could then decide on their own whether to offer teachers raises and, if so, how big the pay hikes should be.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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These moves—when combined with other capital raises involving additional share issuances—have impacted the company’s stock price.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Schumer also vowed Democrats will use other tools to fight the ballroom spending, which the White House says is strictly for security enhancements, including by pushing the Senate parliamentarian to strike the ballroom money from the budget bill.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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In-room massage services range from deep tissue and reflexology to prenatal care and warm basalt stone treatments, with customizable enhancements like Moroccan oil scalp massages.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Nothing like the durable consolations of late-life romance, but headier, more exciting and, in the worst cases, far more damaging.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uplifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifts. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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