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
Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
For each of you talk about making music that uplifts because there are so many great jazz standards that have the point of lifting up the world.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 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
Your example uplifts everyone right now, so take the wheel!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 19 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
Set a daily intention to find at least one new glimmer that uplifts you.
—Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025
Creating a brand that uplifts underrepresented communities is my proudest accomplishment.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The first-time head coach was hired last year by Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and has created a culture of collective effort that uplifts that defense.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
This could take the form of an especially enjoyable trip full of interesting conversations, a spiritual experience that uplifts you, or learning that stimulates your mind.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
For each of you talk about making music that uplifts because there are so many great jazz standards that have the point of lifting up the world.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 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
Your example uplifts everyone right now, so take the wheel!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 19 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
Set a daily intention to find at least one new glimmer that uplifts you.
—Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025
Creating a brand that uplifts underrepresented communities is my proudest accomplishment.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The first-time head coach was hired last year by Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and has created a culture of collective effort that uplifts that defense.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifts
Verb
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After the fog lifts this morning, skies across the area will stay cloudy to mostly cloudy.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The House bill, and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 594, which passed on Wednesday, lifts that restriction.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 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
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers and include no class-size increases.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Seasonal menus keep every visit fresh, while the ambiance — elegant, warm and steeped in character — elevates even simple moments.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Leila Crossbody Bag Another slim but functional crossbody, the Leila is an easy-to-wear style that instantly elevates any look.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gamson went on to co-write and co-produce the final solo album by Roger Troutman, whose work with Zapp was one of Cupid & Psyche’s earliest and biggest inspirations.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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The visuals capture the inspirations that inform each designer’s craft while recognizing fashion’s ability to unite individual perspectives.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As more than 10 nations in Europe are participating in the F-35 program, this raises concerns related to Trump’s tariff-heavy diplomacy.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The increasing integration of blockchain and the finance industry raises uncomfortable questions of whether crypto is betraying its founding ideals, which saw Bitcoin as a rebellion against the big bank and government control of the financial system.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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That vendor demanded a retroactive contract extension and enhancements to his profit of between 30 and 40 percent.—
Mike Hernández,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 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
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Over three nights, hundreds of drivers in both Super Late Model and Open Wheel Modified divisions will battle through prelims on Thursday and Friday, including hot laps, heat races, consolations, and qualifiers, to earn a spot in Saturday’s high-stakes finale.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uplifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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